Thursday, February 1, 2018

Things I have discovered and rediscovered in my 40's

It's 2018 and I will be 42 this year. FORTY-TWO. I have loved and lost (including myself), went through career lows and highs, lost friends, gained new ones, took more risks than I ever would have expected, and risen like a phoenix out of tragedies that some people may not have mentally survived.  As a way of returning to my blog, I want to share 20 things I picked up along the way:
  1. I am strong.
  2. I am beautiful and it is okay for me to say that out loud...to actual people.
  3. I have a voice and I am not afraid to use it.
  4. Being a better friend to myself has drawn greater opportunities.
  5. Everyone can't go with you.
  6. It's okay to say 'no'.
  7. I will continue to wear red lipstick, jeans, chucks, glitter, a tutu and anything else I please. I do what I want.
  8. I'm not a quitter, but I know when to stop.
  9. Everything doesn't require my attention or a reaction.
  10. If you don't like something, change it.
  11. Anyone who tries to discourage you from doing something they aren't brave enough to do is not worth your joy. Fear is not wisdom.
  12.  Listen.
  13. Trust your intuition.
  14. Fear is a waste of the imagination.
  15. I don't want kids and I'm not less of a woman for it. Society cannot and will not determine my worth.
  16. It's never too late to try new things.
  17. I'm a nerd and that's awesome.
  18. Stay calm.
  19. Appreciate where you are instead of longing for where you think you should be.
  20. Breathe. 
I plan on exploring each of these things and sharing how what these lessons mean to me. I hope you enjoy.

14 comments:

  1. �������������������������������� Because tutus & chucks are LIFE!!! --q

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  2. Love this,and you you are an amazing person who has taught me a lot along the way😊 I look up to you, as I'm sure others do as well. You inspire myself and others to be great in life and no matter what the circumstances wether we rise or fall;it's the strength that allows us to keep going through and inspite of the way we feel we still rise above all that tries to knock us down

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    1. I am so proud of you. You have overcome so many obstacles and you keep pushing. I love you and I will always be here for you.

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  3. You are inspiring, strong, beautiful, a fighter and those are tbe worst things I can say about you.

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  4. This is amazing with so much substance..I love this so much, everyone needs to read and follow this guide.. I am proud of you..Mom.....

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  5. You were a Blessing the moment You were conceived🙏🏾 I've loved You since You were born and I always will💓😚❣️💯

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