2015 was a year for change and growth for me. I let go of a crutch and took a leap of faith into the unknown, by taking on a new job that pushed me well out of my comfort zone. To say that 2015 was a year of challenges is an understatement and my work-life was a huge testament to that.
I moved, for the first time in almost 6 years I was no longer living on a college campus or in proximity to a college campus. I have been living with two roommates and as the year closes I am finding that I am learning more about myself living with other people and that I am also enjoying this level of independence.
I stepped out and took a little more control over my passions. If you know me, Social Media is kind of my thing. And eventually I want to do something BIG with it (get ready 2016, you ain't seen nothing yet). But I have been feeling like, my passion is just that passion, but not anything that I can base a foundation of skills on. So instead I have decided to take another leap of faith. I joined a communications team to support brand development and social media marketing and through that I have learned a lot. Being given responsibility of brand management is awesome, scary, but exciting and thrilling all at the same time. In this same regard, I have also started presenting more around social media and personal brand management. It has propelled my desire to see people embrace social media in a bigger way and has allowed me to provide tips, skills and other training methods around utilizing social media.
While I was saying yes to some life and game changers, I also learned to say "No," this is a big step for me because I generally take on a whole lot more than my body will allow. I see myself as SuperWoman when I look into the mirror, the truth is, I am not. I am just me and even I have my limits. So I am listening to my limits, I am articulating more often when I hit my wall and I am sticking to those boundaries.
2015 also let me see these things: Gods love through the marriage & engagements of some of my close friends. It has reinvigorated my desire to be in love, to get married and to start a family. 2015 has also allowed me to cheer on my friends and family in their own successes as well. And while it was a scary and trying time for my family, I saw God's mercy, grace and healing through
His restoration of my cousin who almost died.
I guess I also can't get mad at 2015 when I also entered my 3rd decade. So yes, I am excited to bring on a new year with all of the hopes, anticipation and eagerness of everyone else this time of year. But instead of rushing to say goodbye to all the things that were painful, or frustrating about the year, I am choosing to say Thank You for the good that it brought me. With that, I hope you take a minute to reflect on what 2015 has brought you as you get ready to welcome 2016! And remember continue to #ShatterExpectations
With love,
Kee
