29 things Im looking forward to in my 29th year!

My Golden Year!!!

Before I get into what I am looking forward to in my 29^th year, I wanted to back track and little and shed some perspective.

As the end of 2018 and the end of my 28^th year ended very differently than I originally planned, I was determined to remain optimistic. However, it was only natural for my mind to think with a new year approaching… I’m kind of starting over but woahhh… like really starting over, I am not exactly where I thought I would be, relationship wise, career wise, etc. and to be honest, knowing I was so close to another year older and not having things I thought I was just about to have was at first a tough pill to swallow. However, as the days went on and time went on, I was seeing and feeling clearer.

Then the other night as I was 3 weeks away from my Golden birthday… (29 on the 29^th)… I had somewhat of an epiphany. It hit me that maybe I really am exactly where I am supposed to be.

29 things I’m looking forward to in my 29th year

Perhaps all along this happened at this time because I was approaching an amazing new chapter. Birthdays have always been very special to me. I LOVE celebrating and truly believe in celebrating all month long and heck this year I may celebrate ALL YEAR. But I couldn’t help but think this birthday was always going to be different as it was always going to be my golden birthday for a reason. To think that this all happened just before not only a new year, but also my GOLDEN birthday felt kind of crazy (in the best way). That moment gave me a feeling of excitement!

It’s my last year in my twenties and it’s time for me to grow for myself and do what I want to do and really follow through on things I may have put off. And I can’t think about my age or that “I’m getting older” in a negative way because that is the inevitable. I need to continue to embrace it like I always have even though it looks a little different. I’m just as excited as I was to get the things I have always wanted.

I feel so lucky it happened in this point in my life.

I’ve grown so much and I have so much more growing to do. I am a true believer in everything happens for a reason and even when times are tough, it’s important to find the silver lining in things because I really believe that helps you move forward.

This year is preparing me and getting me ready for all that I have ever wanted to be: a balanced person, a great mom, a great wife, an even better influencer, an even better friend, daughter, sister etc.

With the help of my encouraging amazing friends, I created a list of….

29 things I’m looking forward to in my 29th year in 2019

1. Creating content
2. Travel
3. Becoming a dog mom to my fur babies (B&B): I will reveal the names when they come home!
4. New beginnings
5. Falling in love with myself
6. Abs- I would like to see more stomach definition haha
7. Time in the kitchen- can’t wait to cook and create more recipes
8. Make my house a home- girl cave
9. Host 4 parties this year
10. Go on more bike rides
11. Read a book a quarter
12. Tidy up- I need to remember to put things away in their space
13. Keep my car clean
14. Clean out my closet more consistently and sell clothes
15. More cardio
16. Saying yes when I want to say no
17. Get Netflix
18. Try to save more $
19. Pick up my phone less
20. Challenge myself more- get out of my comfort zone a bit
21. Don’t procrastinate
22. White board sessions- I love brainstorm sessions and writing them clear on the board so I see them every week
23. Plan ahead
24. Girls weekend(s)
25. Being the best aunt I can be
26. Networking
27. Worry less
28. Being present
29. Continue to be mindful

January has already been an amazing month so far that I am even more excited for what is ahead!! Happy Monday Babes, I hope you have the best week!

 

P.S:  Some quotes I am loving:

“Know that things don’t happen to you, they happen for you.”

“You are exactly where you are supposed to be.”