2024 year Reflection

 Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it's faced.

On January 1, 2024 I was filled with so much optimism, goals and plans. I planned to run a 5K every month, travel to Europe and accomplish other personal goals.

By January 13, I lost all optimism. The following months I was able to drive all over NC and run 5Ks. I was living in answered prayers while privately dealing with an undiagnosed health issue. 

As May came around and so was bad news. One after another. I had to cancel all the 5ks that I had registered and paid for. I would later found out the money was nonrefundable. 

Things started looking up in the fall. I was able to run again. My health was improving. I got a chance to dance at one of my cousin's wedding. 

2024 changed me. It made me appreciate the gift that is being alive more. Life will have its challenges. 

                                              

Things may never improve. Dreams may never come true. But to be alive. It's a gift. It's gift that is given to a few. Appreciate it. Be grateful. 

Highlights

1. Running a 5k at Atlantic Beach, NC

2. Running a 5k at Wilmington, NC

3. Being reunited with my siblings in November and seeing all my nephews and niece

4.Doc Hero bridal shower

5. Dinners with Sham

6. Summerville, SC

7. Charleston, SC

                                                                                Lows

1.death of some family members

2. health issues

3. someone i thought i know becoming one of my deepest wound

4. career disappointments

5. financial disappointments

6. bad news (so many to list)

7. car issues

8. work related issues

Lessons Learned/Relearned

1. Health is wealth

2. Somethings will always hurt but you don't have live in it or react to it or make it your identity

3. life is worth living

~xoxo