On New Years Day until today, I actually reflected on things that I learned about myself last year. I usually don’t do that, but in my attempt to become an adult and find growth within myself, I thought this could possibly be beneficial for this new year. Here are 11 things that I have learned in 2017:
The song ‘s declaration is indeed true because Christmas isn’t the same without your family around to share it with you. I can no longer run to them and see their happy faces during the holiday season. I can always think back to our last Christmas together, but it’s nothing like actually touching their warm skin and hearing their gentle voice as we talk over dinner and tell jokes.
The holiday season brings about a recipe of emotions. Depending on what you prefer for this mixture, take about 5 cups of excitement, 7 cups of perfectionism, and 2 cups of stress. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of “This is too much”, 1 Tablespoon of family getting on your nerves, and ½ a teaspoon of “Oh no, I forgot the…”. You may add or takeaway other ingredients and change measurements according to your taste.
Sometimes people don’t know what they want to really do with their life until life after college/university.
Remember back in elementary school, when it was important to follow the rules of gender or your classmates? As a little girl in the 1st grade, I definitely felt this way. Not in everything, but in some things. I can remember during this time, realizing that I liked the color blue. I was told that
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you & not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope & a future.-Jeremiah 29:11 Trust and Believe that God has everything lined up for your good. It’s hard to see what he has for us with these human
Dear Diary, I am currently at a workshop for my job, and in front of my seat at the table was a flyer that says to “follow your dreams”. It was meant as encouragement for the faculty, but for many of us, this job is no longer a part of the dream we want to
If there was anything in the world that you could do, what would it be? What dream or dreams are you not attempting to accomplish because of fear? What is it that’s stopping you and why? Is it something that you think your parents wouldn’t support you in doing? Is it a fear of failure?
Dear Angry Facebook Friend,
As I read your comment or status, I can hear the yelling and see the eye rolls from behind your computer/phone screen.
