It's my birthday today...34 years old. Wow. Closer to 40 than I feel at heart, yet my body moves like a cautious octogenarian. So much to be grateful for. Still so much to continue to work towards. I feel like I am closer to feeling like an adult, though sometimes I still feel like I am playing house. My birthday always feels like a good time to reflect on how I spent the year and what I want to look forward to on my next journey around the sun.
This year was busy. I jumped head first into my first audit season ever and tax season at my new firm. I learned so much, built up some professional confidence, and most importantly made so many great friends. But I also felt work really consume my life for awhile and my health - both mental and physical - fell deeper into decline (and I was starting from a lower place to begin with). After careful consideration I decided to move on to a different firm and it was the right choice for me because my motivation for home and school has been reignited.
That wasn't the only big shift this year. After a break in during the spring our family decided to move out of the older character home we had been living in the past 3 years. A decision that continued the trend in lowering stress levels, we decided to buy a brand new, turnkey home where we could just move in and have no renovations ahead of us. Obviously a break in can occur anywhere, and that wasn't the reason for the move, but our girls were somewhat affected by the incident and we all feel more settled having this fresh start, The new house has a view of the city lights at night and it feels so cozy drinking a tea, looking off into them.
So what would I love to see happen this year? Our littlest is getting to an age where she can try more sports, I would love to give her the chance to try a few and see what feels right for her. She has asked specifically about tennis. My older girl is going to be finishing elementary so I just want to really continue encouraging her friendships and open communication at home. She loves to draw so we hope to create a play/art room in the house:) I want to focus on really proving myself at my job and getting healthy at home. My husband and I are going to create a little gym space in the basement and I hope he and I can finally learn to meal plan and be consistent with our movement. Maybe even together!
I want this year to be full of gratitude and health. I want to continue the trend started this year of spending lots of time with friends and family because I am always happiest when I am seeing people I love. As well as the trend of reducing stress and focusing on balance. This year I want to care for myself. This psychologist is helping with the head, I want to make sure I keep focused on the body as well.
Cheers to a great year to come:)
-Amanda
