Dreams do come true...but sometimes you have to run them down
Hi friends, welcome back. So it has been four-ish days since the craziest thing happened to me and I am still quite in shock so I hope I don't do this post injustice by speaking about something prematurely.
So anyone that knows me, knows that if I could lay down and laugh/joke/make people laugh all day, all life long, I would do it. I think laughter is truly medicine. If you can make me laugh (& do so consistently) there is absolutely nothing left for us to discuss, we are besties.
It's gotten to the point where I spend my Sundays unwinding to netflix comedy and stand up specials. Each Sunday, I do laundry, clean a bit, plan for the next week AND watch two things 1) Michael Todd, Steve Furtick or Sarah Jakes Roberts and 2) a standup special. Its routine.
ASIDE: So this past weekend, I was asked to interview attendees of Dikembe Mutombo’s 11th annual Caring for Congo gala. As a congolese native, born and raised, I could not pass up on the opportunity to support MY home. SO OF COURSE I SAID YES. I am passionate about my country and after this event, I felt more compelled than ever to get to working and ensure that one day I am in a position to effect change in the place that birthed me. I usually think about the girls and boys in the DRC that have a right to environments that encourage health, wellness and education. I am so honored to have been in a room that is on the ground making this a reality for the Congolese people. To read more about Dikembe Mutombo’s foundation or how you can contribute and/or get involved, please visit: https://dmf.org/
So during dinner, the host was announcing some notable guests and…..boom….Chris Tucker. When I tell y’all I was shook...I was like “there is no literal way this man is four tables away from me.” I instantly looked at my cousin and told her I HAVE TO MEET HIM. There was quite literally no if, ands or buts about it. I was going to meet him and that was it. So the night went on and I didn’t want to be a pest and bother him during dinner so I waited until the end of the night.
AS SOON as the host announced that the dance floor was opening, I spotted Chris get up in a way that seemed like even Jesus’ descent would not stop him from moving forward. I mean the man was determined to g e t out. I guess he knew people like me were waiting to track him down (major lol). So, when he got up, I got up and followed him to the doors. Because I was closer to the exit, I was able to get to the door before him and I thank God I have been actively practicing my English because I almost forgot all words. “CHRIS” (first of all ahaha are we high school friends or something? Why did I call this man Chris. But he turned to me and before he could say anything, I said “I am a H U G E fan. I can't believe I am meeting you” and he laughed. Well, he chuckled but a comedians chuckle is any one of us’ roars. And then I said, “We NEED to take a picture.” And yall, Chris must've thought I was born an hour before this moment because he said, “Yes, I will run to the bathroom and be right back…..
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Like SIR, NO YOU’RE NOT COMING BACK. and before he could finish his sentence, I was like “no no no, no need for the back and forth, we can get a quick one right now.” This man Chris laughed again and posed as my cousin snapped one of my new favorite pictures.
And then he left for the “bathroom” and NEVER CAME BACK. I am so glad I pushed through because I would have fumbled the literal bag if I believed his escape strategy.
Two things here:
I don't usually take no for an answer and I think really beautiful things happen when we push through the nos, the rejections, the disappointments and make things happen. There is a fine line between pushing through and lingering after something has run its course (too much content for this but we can delve in another post)
If we just do the things we love, and do them well -- doors will be opened for us that will VALIDATE that God is faithful. Not that this is a statement that needs validation -- but sometimes we wonder if and when things will unfold for us. In this season of transition, I am learning to just do what my heart desires and do it WELL and do it in faith, allowing God to do the rest.
That's all folks, now go do what makes your heart happy. Until next joke!