New Year's Kiss
- Akeyria` Edwards
- Dec 31, 2018
- 2 min read
Well, here we are!
The last day of 2018! 2018 was kind of a still year for me. Somewhat by choice, somewhat by circumstance. I spent most of the year in service to others while I trudged through each season, each month, each day, each hour, trying to bear my own load. It seemed like so many people I loved were in crisis, so sometimes I put my load down to carry someone else's--- and for awhile I hated myself for it... Why couldn't I just ignore other's struggles so I could focus on my own advancement?! But, I realized that every believer has a ministry and this was mine... 2019 will be a year of recharging for me.
In 2018:
I got back on social media (kind of... and I'm not sure it's a good thing).
I moved into a new crib that is more "me".
I left a job that was suffocating and mentally and emotionally draining (oh, ya'll thought I gained this weight binging and chilling huh? Ha! But that's a conversation for later).
I stopped doing things just because people thought I should (including dieting and going to things/ places I didn't want to go). I also stopped worrying about who did/ didn't like me--- especially people I've been good/ loyal to.
I realized that toxic places can include, but are not limited to: work, church, and relationships with longterm friends and family.
I FINALLY saw CHRIS BROWN in concert (Thank you Bestie)!
I had the opportunity to serve and support my sister as she and her husband pledged their love and commitment to one another. (The whole weekend was epic, by the way!)
I spent countless hours with my goddie who is literally my sweetest dream! (Hey Jhellybean!)
I witnessed my cousin get married to his college sweetheart.
I traveled with my family a lot! AND I also traveled to my friends and family (I even had a few visit me)!
I closed a lot of emotional doors that needed to be shut.
Most importantly, I not only SURVIVED 2018, I lived it! No, it wasn't perfect and yes I was EXHAUSTED most days, but I'm here and looking forward to another 12 months of doing life! There is so much work to be done and I'm going to to do it! There is so much love to be exchanged and I'm going to not only give but attract and receive it! There is so much life to live and I'm going to live it! I pray you all do the same. I may not get a New Year kiss, but I'm looking forward to kissing 2018 "Goodbye" and 2019 "Hello"!
❤Kerie
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