Here we are, 2019. I can hardly believe it—it feels like it wasn’t that long ago that I was writing my 2017 recap post. That may have something to do with the fact that I only managed to actually get out two other posts since then… I had every intention of doing more, but instead I just have a handful of drafts. But that’s beside the point. Excuses are staying in 2018, girl.
2018 has been a year of transition. I spent quite some time feeling very confused about why nothing I pursued seemed to be working out. After several frustrating months, I finally had to take a step back and re-evaluate not only what I want now, but what kind of future I want to make for myself.
I think 2019 is going to be a monumental year with some big changes I’ve been working toward finally coming to fruition. I’d be lying if I said I don’t have a bit of nerves heading into this new year, but I do hope this coming year is hard—challenging in the way that brings the beautiful blossoming only trials can bring.
My wish for myself, and for anyone reading this, is that in this coming year we take risks and do something we’ve always dreamed of doing. I hope that we each live a life less stifled and that we exceed our own expectations. We absolutely can and we absolutely must. And in overcoming all of the risks, challenges, and inevitable setbacks, I hope we each find endless joy.
I hope that with the new year we allow ourselves to mentally put the past behind us. I don’t know about you, but I consistently need to remind myself to let go of the things I can’t change and look forward to the future. Forgive yourself for the mistakes you made and the things you’ve yet to accomplish.
So here’s to 2019. A brand new year and a brand new start to be the person you’ve always wanted to be. Here’s to chasing our dreams and living wholeheartedly. Here’s to embracing the new year with our arms outstretched and open to all that is possible.
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