twenty thirteen

I've spent a lot of time in the past 24 hours with a blank stare on my face that seems to say, "Oh my God, what have I done?!"

But I did it. I moved to Chicago. I am now an official squatter of Cook County. Jobless, broke, and cold, I'm probably the closest I've ever been to the homeless bums of Manhattan...except that I'm staying in the chic apartment of my best friend

who now has a REALLY great OkCupid profile thanks to me. What can I say? I'm a useful house guest.

I couldn't imagine a better way to cap off 2012 than beginning this epic new journey in the Windy City.

So here's to 2012! The year I was in a play with my celebrity crush and the young Lord Voldemort. The year I auditioned for a Black History Month commercial. The year I played a trombone in a musical. 

The year I said "F*CK IT!" and moved to Chicago.

Thanks to all of those who have supported me through this whirlwind of a year. From the heartaches and the tragedies to the laughter through tears, I couldn't have done it without you. Well, I probably could have, but it would have been significantly less fun.

2013, you're up!

Watch your drink,

TJB: Making It