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Year 4

It’s still kind of hard to believe that I’m entering into the 4th year of living this “Can’t Stay Put” lifestyle. I’ve spent 3 full years creating the life of my dreams, traveling the world, building the CSP brand, inspiring people from all over the world, managing hella gigs, being broke as sh!t at times, sleeping on couches but creating a legacy nonetheless, my legacy. (I’m still homeless by the way.)

Photography by District Photography

Who knew I would make it this far? I mean…. I did know. I’m not the type to quit sh!t. Especially something I feel like God put me on earth to do. But as I enter into year 4, I can’t help but think about all of the experiences I’ve had thus far. And as crazy as it sounds, the non-travel experiences were just as beneficial to my journey as the traveling ones. From having a full spread in a magazine, to putting every single dollar I got into my brand to the point where I had to chill because you need food to survive, to getting ALL of my stuff stolen in Oakland, to having people I thought highly of not believe in me, to really getting to know who Lauren is (because when you step out on faith you are by yourself all the time, especially in the beginning), to the countless opportunities to create with amazing photographers around the world, to having to put my dreams on hold to become my dad’s primary caregiver, to the many people I’ve fellowshipped with around the world, to the many life-changing conversations with other dreamers and doers. But ultimately, the best part has got to be all of the lives I’ve been able to impact in some little way whether it be through a post, a face to face interaction, a speech I made, a testimony I shared, a school visit I made, or through a trip I took. All I’ve ever wanted was to share my light to help bring more light to the world, in my own unique way. I’m truly blessed to be able to say that I do really live the life of my dreams.

Photography by District Photography

But PLEASE don’t make no mistakes, the life of your dreams ain’t no hoe either. It comes with MANY, MANY, MANY trials and tribulations, to the point where you want to quit and throw in the towel. But you know what, there is nothing in this world like waking up with purpose. Waking up feeling like there is someone, somewhere in the world depending on you to be YOU! (Oh.. I’m very aware of the double negatives above. lol. I choose to write how I talk)

Photography by District Photography

I can honestly say that I’m entering year 4 more confident than ever. Not because I think I’m all that, but because God done brought me through so much in these past 3 years, that it ain’t much Lo can’t deal with on the road to success.

I’m so tired of the “This is going to be my best year yet” rhetoric, so instead I’ll say, “2016 gone be LITTTT!”

Don’t believe me?

Just watch.