On New Year’s Eve, as a die-hard tradition, I would write out my New Years Resolutions. Pen and paper (or phone and thumbs) in hand ready to take on the new year with my self-actualized list. My lists are filled with long shot aspirations, attainable goals, and TBD self-improvement habits I would hope to check off the list in the new year. However, 2018 NYE was different. I made one and only one resolution: to write more.
Tabula Rasa is something I learned from my early years in college. While this Latin phrase is often translated as “blank slate” in English, I interpret it as the perfect phrase for new beginnings. Every once in a while, when tabula rasa crosses my mind, the significance of it grows and takes a new shape.
Bloom where you are planted. I love this quote. It reminds me of people who are able and willing to grow in any environment, regardless of the conditions of the environment.
NO AVENGERS. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE THE ENDING I JUST WATCHED. Do not continue reading this blog if you haven’t seen the movie. Unless, you’re into spoilers, then read on.
I still remember the days I prayed for the things I have now. If someone told me a year ago that I’d fly the coop and move out, be able to drive again and buy my first car, be married, work at a company doing what I love (as a technical writer), heal myself mentally and physically, be able to wake up at 5am every day, and stabilize my finances… I would literally look at that person with confusion as ask if they’re talking to right right person.
He died so we could live đź•ŠÂ #HappyEaster
