2021 Recap

January 01, 2022

2021 Recap

2020 recap ended with me saying the following: I have many plans for 2021, I'll be sure to record.

Did those plans evolve from the pages of journals/blog to real life? YES!

It all Started in February , a chance to forge new beginnings to embark in dreams that lived in the back burner for way too long. Dreams that consumed my daydreams. Dreams of freedom and carelessness. Have you ever seen movies like "In her Shoes" or "A good Year" , "Eat Pray Love" they all share a similar plot. Something drastic happens in their lives and they now quit their corporate job and travel the world or at least find what makes them happy. I worked in a company doing the basic H.R shenanigans. I enjoyed the helping side of the profession but hated the fact that my employer knew my potential and exploited it to the max. Glad that's over with.

I'm currently a full-time student. Learning something new everyday feels like freedom. I guess someone would have to be in my shoes to understand the feeling and know my past to understand the joy I feel in regards to this decision. It wasn't something that was done on a whim it was done after several "no buy years" and lots of planning. It doesn't take time from whats important like my spirituality but it does cripple the time I have to dedicate to friends at times. I've been smooth sailing until the week of finals and then this is what I look like:

This is me after a long study sesh. I look dreadful I really do it's a crime posting this pic, but I'd like to read/see this blog in the future and remember the ride. I enjoy waking up at 8:00am making a latte and setting up my electric gear to join my English class.I feel extremely proud of myself not for my academic excellence but for my bravery. The outcome can vary, I might change my mind but being in control of my life has been enough. Following through with my plans taking action not just talking about them has increased my self esteem and self confidence. I now feel like the leading lady of my own movie slash life.

This year marks our 4th year anniversary! If you're reading this love happy anniversary thanks for being brave and supporting me through my challenges and dreams. Thanks for being you, like when you want me to leave the kitchen door open just to hear me study (makes my heart melt every time). Thanks for supporting my mother and treating her with such respect and consideration. Thanks for helping me through writers block. And on a superficial note thanks for being gorgeous and being able to growing a beard in three days.

A playlist made just for you:

"Ride or Die" - Durand Jones & The Indications

"Second Skin" - The Chameleons

"Lover" - Taylor Swift ( gosh I love this one!!!!)

"This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" - Natalie Cole

"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" - Starship (singing this song with hand on chest and full facial expressions)

I attended ALL four Zoe concerts! With the one and only Lin! ( I have endless pics and videos but these two photos will suffice)

Family.... In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit.

..... so many plans are boiling up involving the lovely fam.