BIRTHDAY YEAR IN REVIEW…

“So the pie isn’t perfect? Cut it into wedges. Stay in control, and never panic.” Martha Stewart

When notable times arrive, it is essential to do a personal assessment or a review.

What my year-end review looks like.

This year (I say this every year, but this time, I mean it), I am getting my life in order: self, house, friends, health, and self-care. I am worthy of finding and wanting more, but to be honest, I have had that list many times. Is this a self-reminder????

This year, I have lost my dad. This is the first year he will not tell me I was a surprise baby that he and my mom got a little carried away on Valentine’s Day, then a swift nine months bam, their love child was born…I miss you, Dad. I am grateful for those memories, those endless stories with humor woven in.
This year, I am working with a Life Coach for grief counseling. I am determined to get the hang of grieving. We go through it never to complete it, but I have more to learn.

This year, I am finishing final edits on book 2, which will be birthed in 2025!!!!!!

This year, I am chasing after my health with HRT, Naturopath Doctor, and gut specialist Julia Logins, and moving my body miles daily.

This year, I write down my gratitude daily. This year, I am getting rid of clutter hardcore, oh, I mentioned that this may be a stern warning. This year, I am focused on gardening.

This year, the count of very close friends is on one hand. Weeding out friends clears the path to a healthier existence, which is so important.

My friends support me when I am down and walk me to the other side. They tell it to me straight. They encourage my dreams and show up. I am entirely blessed, and I love my team of sisters. When it is time to get up and show up, those sweet friends will stand beside me as I would them.

Sidestepping toxic people is vital. They call it boundaries; I call it ‘I’m just not.’ When you know better, you make better choices.

This year, I am focusing on joy, love, and security within my marriage. Gratitude and support are tremendous words of affirmation that travel between us as the stressful times become less. It is a marriage, of course; there are stressful times, duh.

This year, I am hitting my bucket list hard and with great intention. This is manifestation at its highest level—the dreams I have deemed important I will not neglect.

Wherever you are, don’t neglect your bucket list, and never set down your dreams.
All of this vanilla-covered self-positive talk is all good. However, I will not kick myself when I am down; I will allow my feelings to show up, even the uncomfortable ones that may be sad or fearful. I will get out my journal and write write write. I present myself with forgiveness and acceptance, all good. As with life, I embrace a less-than-perfect day; I guess Martha Stewart would disapprove; oh well. I am okay with not being okay all of the time. I do still love her. After all, she is Martha.
My Mantra: “Instead of a year review, I’ll do my best daily.”