Happy new years!

New Year, new beginnings.

Beginnings are always my favorite. I don't know there's just something about the start that brings me joy. It's a fresh start, a sign to let go of the negativity from before. Literally Mondays are my favorite, when I'd had a week where I can't seem to do anything right I know that I can start over. 

Reflecting on last year

2024 was a good year, I'd gotten so many opportunities. Probably the best thing that could happen was getting my "Dream job". Ok so yes I'd been working in child care already I was essentially a nanny for a couple of sweet kiddos, but it was more babysitting especially financially. Don't get me wrong I made enough to cover my necessities, but there wasn't much room for extras. And I was working insane house, 12-16 hours a day on top of trying to coach cheerleading. So in march I made the hardest choice yet, and decided to accept a job at a daycare center. It was the best thing I could have done. I started in the pre-k room but now I'm working in the infant room. It's so much fun playing and caring for babies.

I also got to face my anxieties and went on a cruise, for my mother's birthday this year she wanted to go on a girls trip on a cruise which terrified me because my anxiety does not handle crowds well or being trapped. Also with as much as I love the water the open ocean and idea of not seeing the ground is kinda terrifying. Despite my fears, and the times spent in my room alone I had an amazing time. Also for whatever reason the salty sea water was amazing for my hair. I got to ride on a jet ski, "cuddle" a starfish- Ok I just kinda held the one I was handed by the guide who was confused when I asked him where he wanted me to put it, because obviously I was to "just set it down" IDK why I thought it was his starfish like a gimmick incase we didn't get to see anything interesting on the adventure. I went to the ocean with the hopes of booping a jellyfish, I mean if Nemo can hop across them surely I could just like bop him on his head. The problem is that jellyfish are clear, and practically invisible, also he booped me first. Luckily it wasn't much different from a bee sting.

On the way back from Florida we got the chance to go through Mystic Falls. We just made a quick stop to a few gift shops, the clock tower, the alley and ate at the grill, Stefans car was even parked outside of the Mystic Grill, I'd just missed Damons. It was so cool, I definitely need to go back but with some people who were fans of the show or at least had seen it. 

Spending time at the beach and with my family. I am so lucky to have a good and close family, I will forever be grateful for the time that we spend together even if it's just sitting around a camp fire doing nothing. There is so much to be appreciative about.

Goals for the future.

I don't set resolutions. Um I feel like saying I have to, makes me not want to. So instead I like to set goals, these goals are going to help me continue to become the woman I want to be. I also like to set attainable goals, 

Read more: I enjoy reading, reading helps me manage my anxieties. It's an escape from my thoughts. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get very far with reading, a page here or there a few chapters. I can't seem to get myself to sit still long enough for it. I do have a goal of 6 books, That's what's on my actual TBR not counting the ones with pretty covers, or the Christmas books that I wanted to read.

Drink more water: I don't drink water, Not enough anyway. Since starting my daycare job I primarily drink energy drinks and coke zeros,  So, I bought the water flavor packets, that I'm trying to switch to, plus it'll save me time on running to the store everyday for pop. Hopefully I'll be drinking plain boring water by summer. Being hydrated is so good for your hair and skin, and lets face it, Im big on habits that will make you healthier and prettier,

Throw away clutter: Yall, the level of disorganized that my house is is ridiculous. I'm a grown woman I shouldn't just let everything pile up because I don't know where to put it. I pretty much know where everything is, but it's just looks cluttered and disorganized, so if you have any tips on how to organize better please tell me in the comments.

Get a new car: With a steady big girl job comes the ability for savings, or added bills. I need a new car, Something that will take me outta town confidently knowing that I'll be fine. mind you that my car had only broken down a couple times. I have some ideas in mind but I'm really looking forward to being able to get something new that's not a hand me down type car.

Tell  me

In the comments below tell me something good that happened to you this year. Or just anything on your mind especially. I'd also be very interested in seeing some of your guys goals/ New years resolutions so please put them in the comments.