As I look back on this year I have to be grateful for all of the wonderful experiences that have come along. I’ve seen great art, formed new friendships, grown closer to my family, and perhaps most importantly, learned the true meaning of the scripture “In all thy getting, get understanding.” As I get closer to 30 years old I have let go of resolutions and I simply just pray that the new year will be better than the last one, and so far life has not let me down. So, in no particular order, here are 10 moments that rocked my 2016:
- I got a new job making more money in a nurturing work environment.
- A steady stream of freelance opportunities have continued to come my way and I met some really wonderful artists when I wrote an article about southern women playwrights.
- I was accepted into the American Theatre Critics Association.
- I got to visit three new cities this year: Detroit, Asheville, and Houston.
- I took a creative writing class that has become a wonderfully supportive writing community for me and I am working on a book.
- I have not had to worry about food, shelter, clothing , and transportation– it may seem common, but it matters .
- My friends rocked this year! We celebrated, laughed, showed up, and encouraged each other .
- The universe showed me the ways my bad habits keep me from living my best life. What a blessing to be able to know and change in my 20’s!
- I volunteered for the National Poetry Slam and got to see this inspirational event live.
- I have had the opportunity to mentor and train college students which has been very rewarding. The future is scary, but we’ll be fine.
- BONUS 1: Blue Apron made me a better cook and now I know the proper amount of time it really takes to boil pasta and pan sear chicken.
- BONUS 2: I started meditating and I sleep better because of it.
