Highlights

I told myself that 2019 would be my year. I guess I can say it was, and I can also say that it wasn’t. I’m not going to do the norm and reflect on the year as a whole, but I will note the steps I took to make change in my life that will further my own development.

I bought my own car and got my license. I did it all by myself. I worked hard in that McDonald’s kitchen, spent two and a half years getting on all fours and cleaning grills to own this vehicle. I can now find better jobs and seek the experiences that I wanted to go for now. My eyes are now open.

I bought myself a new computer this year. I know I needed one and I actually invested in something that will help sustain my future for once. I can play games and be in contact with others better now. My productivity levels have excelled more than ever. It’s size makes it very portable, and, along with it’s power, ensures that every session that I use it for goes towards a positive development.

I started writing again. My writing has not only been a therapy for me, but allowed me to connect with Alayna. It allowed me to see the faults in my life that need fixing. It reminded me of how humble and powerful words are, despite me coding ones and zeroes on a computer. I was able to refocus my life and set up a goal for me to accomplish. And it’s an early start, and a great one at that. This blog opened up mid-September and we are pretty strong, with somewhere over 70 posts.

I focused on quality time over quantity time, and it made all the difference. I spent more time with people that I actually wanted to see and became more patient. I learned to enjoy the interactions that aren’t as common and took them to heart. I also realized that taking time off for people to do themselves is good, and we don’t have to always be right next to then. As long as both parties mutually agree to meet up again, and plan the next event, things will pick up just where you left them. I have to thank all of my friends and family for working through the many phases of me this year.

I got a new job. One of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish this year was quitting McDonald’s, in fact, it was the resolution that I started in 2019 that I wanted to keep. What I learned from that store is 1) how to be patient; 2) you know someone better when you are at your worst with them; and 3) people have different energies, and sometimes you clash, sometimes you change. I definitely became more humble and bold, and a lot more receptive and open. I can tell you right now there was a lot of suffering, and sleepless nights wondering why do I put myself though this, but in the end I emerged and I’m at a better place. I still wish the best for my friends there, even if we didn’t get along well.

And finally, I think I asked for help for once. I talked things out with people. I didn’t bottle up my emotions like I usually did. I asked for advice. I sought out different perspectives. I listened and talked. I think that the lesson this year is that we all have one mouth and two ears; and when conversation, we need to keep that balance. It’s important for relationship development.

Here’s a few highlights I wanted to share with you all. Have a happy new year!

-J.E.