Hello everyone, I hope you’re having a lovely morning, afternoon, or evening! I don’t know about you, but January sped by! I audibly gasped at work the other day because I realized it was already the 27th. I had some big things happen this month, so perhaps that’s the reason. My word for January 2024 is “brand-new.”
– brand-new –
[ bran-NOO ]
DEFINITION: entirely new
via: www.dictionary.com
>> Special Happenings <<
– Got A New Job –
As you may have read in my “return post” (which you can read here), I had quite a time with employment last year. I unexpectedly quit my job of one year due to my mental health, and then I began working with my sister but had to quit that job because it was also terrible for my mental state. I then got a job at an early learning center, but soon, I found myself working overtime in a position I was not qualified/comfortable with, and I quit that job, too. Finally, in early January, I scored an interview with a really promising place. It’s a paint-your-own-pottery studio that also sells coffee, tea, etc. So it’s art, coffee, and people all in one place. I love it. I was worried for a while that I’d never be able to settle in one job or find the right one because of how my mental health was. But here I am, healing, but also in a comfortable, amazing job!
– Welcomed My Niece Into The World –
Early May 2023, I was the first person (aside from my brother-in-law) to learn about my older sister’s pregnancy. This was literally a day before my world came crashing down on me. Throughout my whole battle with my mental health, I used my incoming niece as a way to keep fighting. I had to meet her, she had to meet me, and I refused to be just a story or memory to her. I wanted to be there. January 16th, 2024, she was born, and I got to see her a few times as she recovered in the NICU, then held her for the first time about a week and a half later when she came home. I’m glad I fought to stay to meet her, and I am going to keep fighting until the battle is won so I can someday tell her how much she means to me and how special she is.
– Saw Some Live Shows –
A friend of mine has season tickets to the big “musical hub” in the city where I live, and he’s brought me along to many of them. This month, I saw “Girl From The North Country” and “My Fair Lady.” (Don’t ask me what “Girl From The North Country” is about; I still don’t know) I also saw The Tamburitzans, which was honestly one of the best things I’ve seen live. It was a little extra cool because one of my former co-workers was in it, but the dancing, music, and richness of culture were simply breathtaking. I’m such a sucker for live shows 😅😅
– 3rd Blogiversary –
On January 17th, I hit my three-year blogiversary! I began blogging in 2021 as a way to promote my writing (I thought I’d be published a lot sooner 😅), but it shortly turned into one of my favorite hobbies! I love having my own little corner of the internet to spread encouragement, joy, and the goodness of God. Also, designing websites is. So. Fun. I don’t care too much about numbers, how many email subscribers I have (it’s not like I send out email newsletters anyway, lol), or how many blog followers I have, or any of that; I just love getting on here, doing my thing, and creating a space of love, encouragement, and God. Thank you to everyone who’s been here the past years; here’s to many more!
>> Some Fun Photos <<
>> This Month’s OOTDs <<
>> Some Fun Stats <<
– Movies & Shows Watched –
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Captain America: Civil War
- Black Panther
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- Emma (2020)
- Formula 1: Drive To Survive (Season 1: Episodes 1-6)
- Money Heist (Season 1: Episodes 1-3)
- Percy Jackson (Season 1: Episodes 1-5)
– Currently Watching –
- Formula 1: Drive To Survive (Season 1)
- Money Heist (Season 1)
- Percy Jackson (Season 1)
– Currently Reading –
- It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst
- Drop The Stones by Carlos Rodriguez
>> Blog Posts Published <<
>> Some Fun Brands <<
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– The Bible Memory Project –
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How Can I Pray For You In February?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
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