Each year, January 1st ushers in a new looming sense of responsibility to take charge of the future. This year, I am encouraging myself to accept the progress of each day rather than waiting to go after my goals. 2018 was nothing like I expected and yet I am so grateful for the ways it pushed me to grow. To celebrate the possibility that 2019 brings, I am trying out a blog to share snippets of my life.
A tradition of mine for New Years is to write 20 things learned from the previous year, so here are 20 lessons from 2018.
- The more challenging a goal is to achieve, the more rewarding the end result
- The best people don’t disappear when things are difficult or when distance is far
- Family isn’t limited to your blood
- Applying to college requires much more self-evaluation than expected
- I can bake apple pie from scratch
- Nothing is to be gained from constantly protecting yourself from failure
- Spending time with animals is always therapeutic
- A bit of paint & spontaneity can improve any space
- You are never too old to swing in the rain
- The list of places I call home is growing
- Listening to people talk about what they love is beautiful
- Choosing to stop questioning your instincts is liberating
- Not everyone from Arizona is tan & not everyone knows how to work a toaster
- Pain is there for a reason; listen to it
- Road-trips are the best time for thinking, napping, and connecting
- Self-awareness must foster a balance between improvement & acceptance
- Be proactive in choosing to be excited about the future
- You have to forgive yourself to recognize what you have accomplished
- Friends with entirely different backgrounds can teach you the most about your own
- Never underestimate the power of a strong cup of coffee or a well-timed song
love this so much sam!#5 and #13 made me giggle 😊 Also amazing how u showcase your growth like this very inspiring!
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Thank you ‘Tina!! Love & miss the iconic kitchen moments always.
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So excited for this blog!! #2,3,8,9,11 ILYYYY
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Haha blessed to have a Shakespeare genius on my side; thanks for all the encouragement love.
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I LOVE YOU SO MUCH so proud of you sam i miss you the most
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Love you too Charlotte call me anytime !!
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This is so great Sam, can’t wait to read your next posts!! number 8 made me smile:)
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Rip to the BH attic ambush of colored stripes circa 2018 & thank you for all your kindness and support Jane!
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