Reflections: My Year in Review 2016/ Almost 31 Years Old

Hello Everyone!

It's that time of year again that I write my reflection for the year along with my feelings about turning the next age. You may notice that I'm doing this post earlier in December rather than the middle of December as I have done in the past few years.


Refelctions: My Year in Review 2016

What a year this has been for me... I mean that in a good and in a bad way. I moved back in July which was good. You may remember that not too long ago, I just got back on blogger from taking a two month hiatus. Part of that hiatus was do to getting settled in, but If I'm being honest here this year hasn't been the best for me. I've had numerous events in my life that have sent me into a state of depression or a state of crippling anxiety. I know that we have still have to get through December, but I'm still optimistic that the past doesn't define the future. For all the things that I've gone through in my personal life that weren't so pleasant or beyond my control I know that things do get better and some things have gotten better I remember the end of last year I asked God to show me who or what was supposed to be in my life. If I'm speaking in a religious point of view, I truly think God showed me my answer. (I'm not pushing any of my religious beliefs about God etc. on anyone). I've gotten rid of so many toxic people out of my life. I realized not everyone that either leaves your life or people that you no longer want a part of  your life is a loss. I look at it as a gain actually. You ever notice that most toxic people only create drama and cause chaos?

I know this  time of year can also be hard for those who have ended a relationship, ended things someone you've dated or talked just didn't work out etc. I know all to know all to well about that, but when you feel sad or lonely ask yourself this...do I really want those complications etc. back in my back? I find that being by yourself gives you time to reflect and possibly to find yourself again. I rather be alone than to be with a man who isn't right for me or doesnt share some of my values, dreams, beliefs, love, and respect me. People can be very draining, if you let them. Life is too short and beautiful to drained by toxic people. I feel like that you should strive to be around people that add to your live in a positive way.

Almost 31 Years Old

Even though this year hasn't been the best for me, I'm still grateful for the good and that bad I've gone through. Life truly can be the best teacher you'll ever have. I turned 30 last Christmas ( for those that don't know, I'm a Christmas baby :) and I observed that I've changed in so many ways. I was told by so many people that I'll have a different perspective in my 30's than I did I  my 20's. So very true! I do have a different perspective about life. I don't always know the journey life will take me, but all I can do is keep pushing forward and look optimistically into my future.


Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday to my fellow December babies!! :)


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