"First Born" denotes a person of strength, the heir to the thrown, the vulnerable monarch who carries the weight of all future generations. This is my first born, in which I will attempt to evoke similar traits through my writing hoping to produce enough enthusiasm to capture your interest in the rest of my writings.

Four years ago, I remember the last words I’d ever hear my best friend say “Love you Le!” And that was the beginning of realizing that we all play a role in life, whether we know it or not. She reminded me time and time again to only control the things I can control. Two hours after that phone call, I realized that was one thing I wished I could control. Her death was frustratingly out of my hands. She left me the day before the stamped date on my divorce papers, the act of which probably wouldn’t have occurred without her support. Ironically, she knew what was best for me, more than I did. She saw the sparkle that was missing in my eyes, and saw more of me than I ever imagine in myself. If only I could have been there for her as powerfully as she was for me. Four years later, with her last words echoing in my heart, I can say I’ve accomplished so much because of her. Her role has continued in my life.. a single parent of three, a new home, an MBA, a music production company, the start of a book, and a new food label.

To be continued!