2014,
Goodbye 2014!
Happy Holidays everyone!
I can’t believe it’s done! AHHH! Is anybody else excited for this new upcoming year? I welcomed 2014 with no expectations because I didn’t have any plans for this year. However, looking back throughout this past year, I’m so thankful for all that has happened this year. Here’s 2014’s list of the 14 things that I’m thankful for that occurred throughout this year:
#14. Started my third year of college with my university friends
#13. Spent Spring Break ’14 away from the city with two of my best main girls.
#12. Became part of a group with good purpose
#11. Added another to the family — saw my cousin Angelo get married
#10. Had my blog’s first year anniversary/birthday! So proud of this page and thankful for all my readers.
#9. Got a job that I like - I’m able to pay for the things I want
#8. Made so many memories from all the travels I did throughout this year.
#7. Changing the way my family spends the holidays. It’s new and different but good.
#6. Flew up to Washington and seeing my extended family
#5. Purchased Mackenzie Jones - my MacBook
#4. My little brother graduated from being a Lion (middle school) to being a Barrister (high school)
#3. Reuniting with my high school best friends and realizing were all different but still somewhat the same. And that’s okay.
#2. Started a Fashion PR internship and helped me set direction in what career path I want to follow
#1. Left my teen years behind and turned 20!
This year was a year of growing. I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about life, my career, the people I surround myself with, and about myself throughout this year. Here’s what 14 thingsI’ve learned this year and I hope you remember some for 2015:
#1. Be open to other people’s perspectives. Let yourself learn.
#2. It’s okay to fail sometimes. But success is not from not making mistakes. Success comes from learning from failures and still choosing to work ahead.
#3. Life is about change. Accept the changes.
#4. It’s okay to lose yourself for a little while. Drink coffee. Read. Write. Listen to music. Drink tea. Draw. Paint. Let yourself get lost.
#5. Care less about what people say/think about you. People are going to judge but don’t think about them. Think about you.
#6. We all have a place in this world. I’m slowly learning that. It’s not always easy to remember but it’s true. So don’t give up.
#7. Travel. Fly in an airplane. Take a train. Drive a car. Ride a bus. Travel. It won’t be easy but it’ll be worth it. You’ll make memories. You’ll have fun. It’s the best investment you’ll make.
#8. Fight. Fight for the things you want. Fight for the people you love. Fight for the things that make you happiest. Fight for your dreams. Fight for you future. Fight for your present. Fight. And keep fighting.
#9. Introduce yourself. Let yourself meet all kinds of people. Make new friends.
#10. It’s okay to be fearful. Just don’t let your fear stop you from doing what you want to do. Let your fears give you the strength to be fear-less.
#11. Aim for more but expect less. Dream big but don’t let the trials and challenges set you back. Work hard to defeat them or learn from them.
#12. There’s a time for everything. Let the things that are suppose to happen…happen.
#13. Have people trying to put you down? Remember what they say and PROVE THEM WRONG.
#14. Follow your passions and follow your heart. If your passion and dreams make you happiest, it’s worth the hardships and challenges. It’ll all pay off. Take the leap of faith and chase your dreams.
I hope you all have a fun (and safe) New Year's Eve. Reflect all that has happened to you throughout this year and pick 14 things you've learned that has changed and shape you for 2015. Remember- a new year is an opportunity to start all over. Don't dwell on the "what it's." Instead, focus on the all that new possibilities 2015 has for you.
So say goodbye, au devoir, adiós to 2014 with me and let's welcome 2015 all together!
xoxo -Mira
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