its been so long since i've posted here! life has been full. life has been busy.

its the new year, so i figured what the hey...

TEN YEARS AGO I ..
was a silly sorority girl, bought my first car, experienced first heartbreaks, true friendships, travels...a slight indulgence in hedonism. i truly enjoyed the first part of my twenties!! (probably a little too much).

FIVE YEARS AGO I ..
slipped into a ridiculous comfort zone, a mid-twenties crises, so very stuck in a rut. still very silly. turned down my second opportunity to study in spain (*kicking myself*).

TWO YEARS AGO I ..
after endless efforts of trying, i freed myself of stagnation, moved to chicago, tasted the sweetness of domestic travel. living out of a suitcase, dropped any unnecessary baggage in my life and recaptured and commanded my soul (i recommend a hiatus for anyone who has the need and the resources).  i followed my heart and got accepted into the program i wanted.

ONE YEAR AGO I ..
settled and at peace with who and where i was in life.  i took on the project of house building *frustrations and all*, being tortured  through accelerated school (pouring myself into it and receiving so much in return). i really had an excellent and fulfilling year. no more silliness (ok, only a little). it was a blessed year.

YESTERDAY I ..
had a cozy dinner with two very old friends creating a new "spot" for us friends to come to, reflecting back on our lives up until this point and toasted the new year with laughter. we definitely were silly last night. it was nice i got to mix up old friendships and we had a great time.

TODAY I..
am preparing for my upcoming rotations. i reflect on how blessed i've been with the relationships in my life, whether new or old, lifetime or even for just a season, empowered and more centered, i am excited about this new year   i keep telling myself, i can handle 20 hours...i can handle 20 hours...

i did my goals for this year, i wanted to update my journals as much as i can, because it all seems to go so fast...i'll try to make more time this year.