i consider myself to be a very unique individual.. and because of this, it might be just a tad bit harder for me to trust others because it’s harder for people to relate to me (and vv). but my time post-college, post-higher education (for now), post-student organizing i must say has been well spent becoming much closer with friends and family. i emphasize family now because for as long as i can remember, i never really took the time to distinguish the two. but it is all very clear to me now, and i feel like it’s transforming me into a more “whole” person.
i like to think that i am grounded and stable and smart and yada yada yada, when really, a lot of my life’s accomplishments have kind of landed in my lap. and i do appreciate and take pride in my accomplishments, but now, life is really putting me to the test and it’s been (and still is) a true struggle to find my niche in this time and place. and to be frank, this struggle is something my degree can’t help me with. i’m realizing im not as grounded as i thought — and that sometimes i get too ahead of myself and lose my patience instead of slowing things down. i for suuuuuuuure need to slow my shit down and give myself some time to think clearly. shit man. a lot has been becoming more clear to me as of lately, through conversations with my peers, friends, and family and particular.
i say this all now because i have come to realize my cousin Kevin Lopez is one of my greatest heroes. growing up, he’s always been the most charismatic, most street smart common sense older brother kinda guy. we’re at that age now where we can have more meaningful conversations, and it makes me a stronger man knowing that we can have the types of conversations that break shit down to what we see things to be. and in my perspective, there is no greater feeling in the world than to be on an ultimate spiritual and mental hype where all things make sense, with not just a friend, but your family - your blood. that’s love, man.
right now, i’m re-learning the strength i always thought i had, and it definitely feels like my proudest accomplishment yet. thanks kuya kev.