This was an interesting day. I am thankful for West for many reasons. I was speeding. I was rushing. I was speaking on things that I had done, but began to be inconsistent with them as I rushed. Oversharing brought me some problems I could not outpace. I felt busier than I was. I set the expectation and the standard to be what it was in that moment. West reminded me to take of myself first. I said it. I was not fully committed in that moment. Still grieving. Playing catch up and not catching whatever it was that I was after. I wanted to get back to the pace I had before my mother passed. I am writing this months later and still struggling to type it. I cannot outrun that reality, but I am grateful for every insight I have gained while I was running from it. West is inspiring. He is a man of values. We spoke on faith. Honoring ourselves so that we can pour from our overflow. We had an awesome conversation before the cameras even began rolling with a former coworker of mine. I wont give away the location, but if you know you know. West is building community in the Silver Spring area. We met through instagram. One of my favorite things about social media is being able to connect with genuinely great people. Thank you again for sharing this moment with me, West. I am looking forward to all you will build and the work we can do in the future.

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