20 Mf'n 18

The first week of 2018 is over. 

I can't lie, 2017 was pretty cool. Not perfect but cool. 

I let God do his thing and loosen some expectations of a few connections I had, while strengthening other interactions. Grateful. 

I read four books (You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, Year of Yes, Mom & Me & Mom, The Four Agreements), which are four more than I read in 2016.

I landed a new job and uprooted for the ninth time within 15 years.

The second annual girls trip went down in Bali. I slept in an amazing residence among bamboo structures, coconut trees and rice fields. I woke up every morning giving thanks to Mama Nature, while listening to birds and the sporadic waterfalls placed throughout the property. I tasted Balinese teas and the world's most expensive coffee. I visited temples, admiring the unique structures and the devoted locals as they prayed endlessly to their gods. I even rode an elephant for the first time, which was definitely a highlight of the trip.

Overall, I'm in a good head space. I'm determined to be even more intentional than last year (and last year was pretty intentional). I'll continue to trust God because He be knowin'. 

Last week, I affirmed: I was meant to be here.

Here.

There.

Literally and figuratively. I was meant. To. Be. 

As I think back, there have been moments in my life when I doubted where or what I was meant to be. For a variety of reasons, I questioned my purpose and "the why" of it all. I disputed and, at times, refused my journey as it was.

The reality: My journey is simply mine - the winding of a road that is forever evolving. Yup, that's me.

More of the reality: Life is a process, and all things are working as they should in their own time. 

This cocoon of a process is growing me and I like it, unapologetically. With each year I get better and wiser and more solid in all aspects of me. 

So here's to boldness in 20 mf'n 18!