02



FOUR THINGS I'M EMBRACING  NEARING THIRTY:

I know what you're saying while reading this. . .Jasmine you're only twenty-seven what are you thinking about, fam? I get that I'm not exactly thirty yet, but I also know that I'm no longer six years away from that milestone either. Now that I feel like a "real adult"* I've gathered different perspectives from my life experiences and have compiled them into things I'm embracing as I near thirty.


It's ok if you haven't reached your career goal yet -  Seriously, this was one of the bigger things I had to come to grips with and accept. I learned that it is absolutely ok if I or "you" have not obtained a degree  or that coveted position yet. You (or I) are not less than anyone who has achieved that milestone. stop comparing yourself to others achievements. your reward will come in due time.
Don't sweat the small stuff - I've heard this quote my entire life and honestly, I didn't take heed to it until I became a mother. My oldest taught  me  in her own way how to learn patience, & unexpected adjustments and with those lessons I took it and applied it to other parts of my life. I have a not so great habit where I can get frustrated if things I've organized don't go exactly the way it's been planned. It's ok now, "breathe, stretch, shake and let it go". 

 Give people their roses while they can still "smell" them - To clarify, I am extremely grateful for the friends and family that God has placed in my life, but I also can admit that with life, we often become so busy that even those friends and family can unintentionally be placed on the "back-burner". So many people have left this world this year unexpectedly (I understand that death, like life is a continuum) I'm learning even more to make time for  talks and hilarious group chats and meet-ups, to not become so engulfed in work that I miss my kids growing up before me.  To appreciate the date nights that My hubby and I are able to have. to give my mom and dad a call and let them know I'm ok.
Communication is effective and necessary - In reference to relationships, both intimate and professional, I've learned that open and constant communication makes a world of difference. One of the major reasons I believe that couples and business partners encounter issues is because of lack of communication and fear of offending the other partner. Creating a healthy dialogue helps foster good communicative habits. Don't make the mistake I used to do by holding everything in because of fear of not sparing one's feelings. If the relationship/partnership is true, then there should be no reason not to express your issues.


01

I GUESS I LOVE WRITING TOO MUCH TO EVER GIVE IT UP

Today I had the urge to open up my laptop, login to blogger and start the process of "rehabbing" my blog. (this is still occurring as I am currently taking css/HTML issues head-on. grr!). Sitting in front of this once empty digital notepad trying to get my thoughts together is kind of a jarring experience.

I have annoying and weird habits. I procrastinate at times and get numerous of "great ideas" in my head and just start and stop them. This blog being one of them.  I recount when I purchased a domain last year and was ready to be committed to numerous updates about the aspects of my life that I desire to share with you, the audience.

Fast forward to now, another year and I decided to let go of my domain for now. I don't like repeating myself and starting the same explanation that I give every time I begin a entry so I'll just leave it at this: I'm writing again and taking it day by day.

The good news? One of the desires I wrote about last year is now coming to fruition. I am officially planning my return to college this fall. I've even started receiving financial aid awards and I'm on cloud nine!

My children? They're doing absolutely awesome. Corinne, my six year old is finishing up her kindergarten year and getting ready for summer camps (Los and I haven't decided yet). Charlie is no longer the little baby boy I cradled in my arms this past December. He's now a thriving one and some change year old, headed towards his "terrible twos".  (which is completely different this time around).

Life in general? Is a lot better and bearable than this time last year. I'm still dealing with "growing pains" (yes, at the ripe 'ole age of 27) and embracing getting older. This year has offered a better understanding of who I am, what to work on and what to fix regarding myself.
Welcome. I've missed y'all.
xo