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2019

January 7, 2020

At the end of the year I asked each of my friends what their biggest lesson was of 2019…. I got some really great responses that I’ll share anonymously below!

“My biggest lesson was the realization that I can no longer work two businesses. Nor am I willing… AND the realization that we have not been good stewards over our money. Both were significant and I’m determined to make huge strides in both areas.”
“My biggest lesson of 2019 is waiting. I learned to wait.”
“I experience what I allow.”
“To let go of attachments to certain outcomes and take more chances on myself. I really learned my previous canvas of what I wanted wasn’t big enough. And it’ll constantly require do-overs and that’s ok.”
“That I don’t learn. I keep doing the same ol sh*t.”
“Letting go.”
“That you can put money on your credit card all you want but you still gotta pay.”

This was a big year for me… And I really didn’t realize HOW big until I sat down to write this blog.

My biggest lesson of 2019 was…

Learning to trust my gut, and not apologizing for putting myself first. I really poured into myself this year and it reflected in my career, my marriage and my personal relationships with people. I also learned that it's okay to let go of connections that no longer serve you, and that you feel you don’t have the capacity to be present for, and not worry about the guilt that comes with removing yourself from less than desirable situations.

Yup, this year was a doozy! A lot of PAINFUL yet beneficial growth… Soooooo… Here’s the recap!

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1. Spent the last night of 2019 at my fave place
1. Spent the last night of 2019 at my fave place
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Eating my favorite food
Eating my favorite food
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With a really cool person!
With a really cool person!
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2. I fulfilled the goal of being able to take my Mom on a vacation
2. I fulfilled the goal of being able to take my Mom on a vacation
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3. I saw Lupe Fiasco perform Food & Liquor in its entirety
3. I saw Lupe Fiasco perform Food & Liquor in its entirety
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4. I heard a Danny Elfman score live
4. I heard a Danny Elfman score live
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5. I was a speaker at a few work tings
5. I was a speaker at a few work tings
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6. I jumped out of a plane
6. I jumped out of a plane
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7. I went on a cruise with my family
7. I went on a cruise with my family
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8. I grew my hair out
8. I grew my hair out
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9. I got straight teef and clear skin
9. I got straight teef and clear skin
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10. Went to a musical festival with two of my best friends
10. Went to a musical festival with two of my best friends
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11. I kicked it at Silver Room block party
11. I kicked it at Silver Room block party
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12. I was a guest on a podcast
12. I was a guest on a podcast
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13. I supported some franssss/clients at  Complexcon
13. I supported some franssss/clients at Complexcon
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14. I spent time with Alex
14. I spent time with Alex
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15. AFTER TEN YEARS, I bought a new Mac
15. AFTER TEN YEARS, I bought a new Mac
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16.  I did two triathlons and ran five races
16. I did two triathlons and ran five races
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17. I actually celebrated my birthday
17. I actually celebrated my birthday
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18. I dressed up as lil mama with my flyboy for Halloween
18. I dressed up as lil mama with my flyboy for Halloween
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19. I traveled out of the country with my little brother for the first time
19. I traveled out of the country with my little brother for the first time
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20. I celebrated two years of marriage
20. I celebrated two years of marriage
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21. Celebrated Ky's 35th!
21. Celebrated Ky's 35th!
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22. Went to my first OSU game as an alum/turned LaFlore into a Buckeye fan!
22. Went to my first OSU game as an alum/turned LaFlore into a Buckeye fan!
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Charles even converted Janell!
Charles even converted Janell!
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LUKE came along too!
LUKE came along too!
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23. Celebrated Janell's birthday!
23. Celebrated Janell's birthday!
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24. Got shoes autographed by one of my favorite designers!
24. Got shoes autographed by one of my favorite designers!
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25. I saw Mystery Science Theater live!
25. I saw Mystery Science Theater live!
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26. I spent most of my Christmas break in Pajamas
26. I spent most of my Christmas break in Pajamas
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27. I checked off one of my bucket list destinations (The Amalfi Coast)
27. I checked off one of my bucket list destinations (The Amalfi Coast)
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28. I celebrated Te's birthday!
28. I celebrated Te's birthday!
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29. I spent the weekend with my niece and nephew
29. I spent the weekend with my niece and nephew
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30. I lost 30 lbs

31. I saw Raphael Saadiq perform Cranes in the Sky

32. I planned a trip that I actually got paid for, for the first time ever!

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33. After registering hundreds of trademarks for others, I got my very first one for myself
33. After registering hundreds of trademarks for others, I got my very first one for myself
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34. Went to Italy with the negus
34. Went to Italy with the negus
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35. Reunited with the flyyyyyyyy for the first time in YEARS

Super excited for 2020! I’ve got some things I wanna tackle and overcome. Looking forward to seeing what this year has in store for me. :)

In TRAVEL, MS. --- MRS., HEALING
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