Well, in case you have not heard it is already the first full week of the year 2019. Although most of us are full steam ahead into the new year trying to stay on track the goals. I feel like I have finally got the chance to take a deep breath. Including a mental break from the craziness of the holidays, etc. At first, I was going to give a recap of how my year has been, but I am going to do something different. There were several life lessons that happened in 2018 which then produced tremendous growth in my life. Instead of writing about my year in every detail, I used photos from the past year. 🙂
For a brief overview, once the second week of December came around the Christmas season and all its craziness was in full swing. It was full of time spent with family and friends and it was very much enjoyable. Unfortunately at the end of the month, the Sunday before New Years, my aunt passed away. It wasn’t unexpected because she had been sick for a while, but that never makes facing a death in the family any easier.
Growing up, the majority of my extended family had a lot of health issues. This led to frequent trips to
Last week, I had a great talk with my cousin about relationships and dating. From that conversation, I learned what great parents I have and the example they have set for my siblings and me. Which is something I feel like I take for granted at times. I also learned about being extremely intentional and specific on what you ask for. If you are setting goals include specific dates.
If you are praying over a certain situation; asking God for a relationship or maybe a raise at your job. Be specific! Know the exact dollar amount you would like to make and pray for that. Know the exact type of person you want to do life with and pray for that as well. If praying is not your thing, do whatever it is that gets you into the right mindset. Burn that sage, meditate, and have your quiet time. Whatever it is you want in life put that out into the universe down to the very last detail.
I was exhausted with Christmas activities, traveling back and forth, my aunt passing, and present during family time. The list goes on but my brain was just dead tired. At the front of my mind (and the alarm on my phone), was a daily reminder that I needed to post on IG./blog/etc… Instead, I kind of fell off that train.
My momentum coming into the new year is slightly low but it is going to pick up speed. This trip to San Francisco was very much needed to relax and change my mindset. Nothing like some quality time and a whole bunch of laughter among new friends to set the mood. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Well, I will get back to chatting about clothes and creating your dream closet. I just wanted to give my own life update/how I really feel about coming into this new year. It also feels nice to talk about more personal topics every once in a while. Anyway, peace and blessings yall, this is going to be the year where things start coming togeher. Speak your dreams into existence and work your butt off to make them a reality!
Best,
DeAnna Rivers
