Birthday, 2018

So “personal updates” was a recurring theme from my “what would you like to see from my feed?” Since today is my birthday, now seems like a good time for a personal update about the past year, and the forthcoming one.

2017 was plenty tough, not only on a professional level, but on many personal fronts too. I spent the past few months doing a lot of questioning about work, relationships, life, and my own self.

I don’t know that I really found any answers.

I’m starting 2018 on a really good note. I have a job that is going really well and holds a lot of promise. I’m in a new relationship that’s bringing me joy. And I feel very strongly connected to my plentiful friends and family.

From this position of personal strength and security, I’m looking forward with the knowledge that things won’t stay this rosy. Change will come eventually. So now - while I’m feeling good - is the time to build up my emotional reserves. Now is the time to find the answers to the right questions. It’s not about ensuring that the down times never happen again, but to learn how to be ok when they inevitably do.

So, now I have my goal for 2018 / 41. I’ll let you know how it goes. 🙂