A Trip Through Time: 2017 in Review

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2017
/twenty seventeen/
noun

  1. a period of 365 days that has me shook. that I don’t feel ready for. that will challenge me in new ways, some of which will be undesired. yet a period in which I will prevail over the hurdles that have plagued me for nearly two years. a period in which I will rediscover purpose in my work. in which I will build on the relationships I forged in 2016. in which I will travel more domestically and internationally. in which I will put my mental, physical, and emotional health first. (Written 12/31/2016)

I may not have travelled internationally, but a year later I am proud to say I held myself to this definition. Here are a few new pictures that capture some of my best moments in 2017.

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J Feature: Making the Cut for Refinery29’s Hottest Coachella Hairstyles

Not gonna lie, getting back into the swing of things after my trip to the desert has been ROUGH, but nothing can take away my post-Coachella high. It was only made sweeter by an unexpected surprise, my friend spotted my feature in Refinery29’s “Hottest Natural Hairstyles at Coachella” article!

SIS YOU FAMOUS?? @ayminor cc: @refinery29 https://t.co/1A8Tp5Euqx

— Jam (@_junboom) April 19, 2017

Check it out below! More on Coachella to come!

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A Year Defined: Au revoir, 2016!

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2016
/twenty sixteen/
noun

  1. a period of 366 days in which I struggled, cried (a lot), lost hope, found some, opened my heart, experienced new cities, made many new friends and collaborators, challenged myself through creative projects and uncomfortable circumstances, and took some exciting steps toward my lofty goals

2017
/twenty seventeen/
noun

  1. a period of 365 days that has me shook. that I don’t feel ready for. that will challenge me in new ways, some of which will be undesired. yet a period in which I will prevail over the hurdles that have plagued me for nearly two years. a period in which I will rediscover purpose in my work. in which I will build on the relationships I forged in 2016. in which I will travel more domestically and internationally. in which I will put my mental, physical, and emotional health first.

Thank you to all of my family, friends, and readers who continue to support ayminor.com, may you all have a blessed 2017!