Things in 2020 did not go as expected, did they? As I wrote in my book, “despite our obsession with cancel culture, 2020 is not canceled. I repeat, 2020 is not canceled. Instead, let’s acknowledge 2020 as the year of global upheaval: an amassment of cracks, poorly cemented together by a pathetic smattering of temporary fixings finally shattered to reveal a cruel, but necessary exposition of society’s faults...” From a global pandemic to a civil uprising 400 years in the making, we found ourselves relearning what daily life looks like and unlearning a whole hell of a lot more.
If anything, 2020 forced me to prioritize the people most special to me. My relationships deepened because of this; I felt love from my chosen family in ways I had not before. It was a privilege to slow down, (though right about now, I’d love things to be a tad bit faster) and expand on my ability to love, listen, and learn from my diverse community.
Carley & Josiah’s “big day” did not as as expected. They planned for a huge party with family flying in from across the world and a donut wall, of course. But much like me, the circumstances of the world allowed them to focus on what was actually important: their never-ending love for each other and their community. Along with members of their pod, they chose to celebrate their unity with an impressive Zoom wedding production featuring Yaki the ring bearer, multiple Champagne explosions, and endless giggles.
