Looking back on 2017 like ... šš»āāļø
Iām turning over a new leaf. The way I rang in 2017 is not the way I want to start this next chapter of my life. Iām staying true to me, focusing on my happiness, and not placing my self worth in the hands of anyone but Godās.
Iāve been blessed with so many experiences this year. My favorites include traveling to South Asia for the first time and taking a risk traveling by myself, working the US Open, joining an arts collective (shoutout #HCollective) and jumping head first into unique projects, daring myself to go the extra mile and to be one step ahead of the game.
Iāve gained friends, lost friends, and joined new families. I visited my family for the first time without my grandma there, and it was a void that a trillion flowers couldnāt fill. I learned that weaknesses run deep, but not as deep as my strengths. I am not my thoughts, I am not my feelings - I am made up of so many things - one of which is my convictions.
I found my voice this year. On my birthday I was heartbroken, and I sang the lyrics to my heart beats into the microphone at my first Open Mic. I brought the audience into a trance. I uncovered secrets this year - corners of souls and dark alleys I hope never to encounter again. I cried bitter tears, and I cried happy tears. On May 21, I was baptized into the Christian Non Denominational Church (Liquid Church) after years of hopelessly wallowing in self pity. I found the path to Jesus, my Lord and Savior. I started working in Early Childhood there, began my teaching classes, and began my extra income work in promotions.
Overall, Iām so blessed. I just have to keep reminding myself and being gentle with myself. Give yourself more credit in 2018.
So much love,
Nicole
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