What 23 has brought me:
- I finished my Senior year of college, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and completed an awesome internship with Mercy Ministries.
- I met an amazing woman who paved the way for my current job and who taught me so much about reaching out and making a difference...may she be covered in Kingdom Blessings =)
- I was reminded that loss is inevitable and that people do grow and change, whether you're ready or not. My brother and his family relocated from St. Louis to Iowa and 2 of my best friends moved away. God shakes up our lives for a reason....I'm still waiting to see the outcome of that shake up lol.
- I learned that God is the true Orchestrator of our lives and that by Him alone are we able to thrive and flourish. When times were hard, God made a way. When money was tight, He provided. When I didnt know what would come in the job arena after college, He provided the perfect position. When I didnt know how I was going to get a new car, He provided the deal of a lifetime and gifted me beyond my dreams. Let HIS will be done and you will NOT regret it. It's not always easy, it doesnt always feel good. We will experience pain and loss. But we will also experience inexpressable joy and blessing. Trust me, I've seen it... more importantly, trust HIM.
- I learned that close friends dont come around everyday so it's important to hold on tightly to the ones God has blessed us with. I have been incredibly blessed with the friendships God has placed in my life. They teach me so many things and remind me that this journey of life is not meant to be walked out alone.
- I was reminded of how much I love my family and how I couldnt imagine life without them, but in that I was reminded of how much I miss my dad and wish that he was still here. I'd love it if he showed up at my door in the morning to say , "Happy birthday, gucci, I wuv you"...Maybe I'll just say it to myself in the morning and it'll suffice.
- I learned that hard work really does pay off, not just in school, but in life. I lost 50 lbs all through working out and eating right. I spent the time in the gym, expended the energy, and dripped in sweat but it has paid off. I am so incredibly happy to be so much healthier. I often forced myself to do things in the gym that I didnt want to but in that I found out that I was so much stronger than I realized.
- I learned that it is possible to mess up a potentially good thing. I wish I had given it more of a chance, and for that I'm sorry. But it taught me a lot and I can only hope that it did the same for you.
- I was reminded to hold onto what/who is important and get rid of the rest.
- I found that the best conversations are had laying in the park on a blanket, staring up at the stars, listening to country music....flirting with the idea of the future.
- Tall skinny vanilla lattes from Starbucks are my vice.
- Red velvet cake is still my favorite.
- The Blind Side was the best movie of the year.
- My favorite color changes daily but I spent most of this year loving purple.
- I've read more books for pleasure since graduating than I ever did while I was in school (Eat, Pray, Love being my favorite)
- I'm going to be an aunt for the 5th time (due Christmas day!)
- Cupcakes rock my world.
- I'm still just as eclectic as ever and was actually told by an aquaintance that I'm "quirky" (whatever that means)
What I hope 24 holds for me:
- More health and happiness
- More lessons and blessings
- Direction and dreams.
- Meeting the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life having adventures with.
- Traveling.
- More opportunities to show God's love and be His light
- More moments of pure bliss with friends and family
That's about all I have for now. If you have been involved in my life this past year, I love you and thank you for speaking into and being apart of my life.
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