New Year, New Me but Same Ol’ Place
I can’t believe that it has been two years since I last posted a blog. The good thing about a new year is the symbolism of starting fresh, so here’s to 2024. Here is to my triumphant return to my blog, my reflections, my keyboard, and my words.
I read my last post before beginning again. I was going on and on about moving and new opportunities and all my plans. Well, as the saying goes… if you want to make God laugh, tell him/her about your plans. I have not moved but I did start a new job over a year ago and have had two promotions since. I have leveled up my career, which I am grateful for but you indeed have to be careful what you pray for. The work can be overwhelming at times but more than anything, I am excited about the opportunities to try new things. I feel valued and supported. I have heard people say how much they appreciate me being at my new institution more this past year than the 14 years I spent at my prior job. I have always believed in affirming myself but it has been so nice to receive it from others. I am blessed.
In 2021 I selected the word recommit as my go-to word for the year. I have not picked a word for the last couple of years but in 2024, my word will be abundance. I am excited for this new year and I feel like it will be filled with abundance and blessings, so the word seemed fitting. There is a lot of cause for celebration this year. I will turn 50 in February, my daughter will turn 16 in March, it will be the 30th funding anniversary of my sorority in April, my PhD anniversary is in May, and I will have been in higher education for 25 years in August. I will gleefully celebrate all of these milestones and I will remain open to abundance every day. I will be grateful for everything I have and for everything that is on its way to me.
What are you working to let go of? What do you do to stop your mind from going to places that do not serve you?
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