Highs and Lows of the Year so Far

As we approach August in a few days, it always reminds me we are over halfway through the year and well,.. I’m turning a year older. With that being said I always like to reflect on the highs and lows of the year because it always helps me re-focus, be grateful for all the good and look past all the not so good.

Low: At the beginning of the year I went through a pretty rough breakup. It was hard (as all breakups typically are) and took a long time to heal and move past. Breakups are never easy especially when you do see your life with someone but you have to come to the realization that there is a reason why it all happens and light at the end of the tunnel.

High: Although I did adopt my pup Grayson in December of last year, I like to say the majority of it was this year. He’s been such a light in my life and Merlot and him bring me so much joy. Nothing beats dogs — seriously.

Low: Speaking of pups, my precious baby Merlot (my 4.5lb yorkie) was attacked by a Rottweiler/Mastiff mix this year. It was SO traumatic and he had to go through an intense surgery but thankfully came out alive. He still has some severe PTSD but for the most part he is back to normal and living a happy life.

High: I pretty much finished renovating my home! I got a HUGE project of mine completed (my backyard renovation) and I couldn’t be happier. There are still some little things I want to do (if you own a home you know it never ends) but the big projects are finally done and I can enjoy all the hard work (and money) it took to get here.

Low: DATING IS A BITCH. Seriously though, where are all the good men?! Realizing you are almost 32 and the only single one out of your friends… not the greatest feeling, LOL.

High: I started my skin care line O Cosmetiques! This had always been something I had been wanting to do for YEARS and it finally came to life this year. I’m SO thrilled with the response the line has been getting and my next goal is to really get it out there as much as I can.

Low: I have gone through some spurts of depression/anxiety which is something I suffer with an openly discuss here with you guys. It’s nothing I can pinpoint but certain “life” instances trigger it and then it takes me a while to pull myself out. Anyone who may suffer from anxiety/depression probably can agree it’s one of the hardest things to work through but I’m doing the best I can.

High: After (almost 32 years) I FINALLY found a group of friends that I cherish, appreciate, and respect so much. For the first time in my entire life, I found friends that support, encourage, and build you up rather than pick petty fights, get jealous or who knows what. There is no better feeling than knowing that you can be your true self and have friends who truly (and deeply) care for you. For the first time in my life, I do feel like I have friends that will be in my life forever. 

High: I freaking love my job to this day and I am eternally grateful that I get to do what I love for a living. There is no greater feeling.

Sometimes I just sit and reflect on all that happens within a year and it is so crazy to think how things can change SO quickly. I truly don’t know what other curveballs life will throw at me in the next 6 months, 1 year or even 5 years but I do know that all these life experiences have helped shaped me into the person I am today and with every hard moment, there are so many more amazing times and I am so grateful to be healthy, happy and loved. 

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