Saying goodbye to 2016! Only one goal for 2017!

Bringing in a new year always re-ignites my creative fires that burn within my soul that may have nearly burned out this month. Having the ability to kiss 2016 good-bye and welcome and embrace 2017 with open arms honestly could not have come fast enough for me this year. Let's just day for me 2016 was not without challenges, I'm not going to say that it was all bad, quite honestly I did have some fun times and there were so many memorable moments and new experiences that I experienced this year! Here are some of the highlights ( and a few lowlights) of my year.

-Took on more creative projects. Had a goal of creating an ecourse. That took longer than anticipated but I'm so glad I did it. It took a few weeks but I learned a whole heck of a lot in the process.

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-Auditioned for a reality show, what in the world was I thinking honestly?

(yeah it was a DIY refashion show, that's why)

                                                                         Me at audition

- Decided to go back to school. Again, what was I thinking? I really want to finish my B.A in business but I have had so many life challenges thrown in my lap along the way...like

-Was dealing with a chronic, very painful invisible illness that has no cure as of yet called Fibromyalgia. I am a fibro warrior! This year my condition got so bad mainly a lot of very intense pain and migraines, that I had to seek treatment from a specialist hours away @ Stanford medical. I will be seeing him for the first time this spring as his wait list is very long. I honestly feel extremely happy and grateful about seeing him, as I feel he is very capable of understanding and properly treating this illness. His name is Dr Montoya @ Standford medical if anyone wants to know. I feel he of all doctors is on the right track with dealing with this chronic illness.

-Challenges with family and friends. What no one tells you about divorce is this...no matter how close you are with someone they could side with your ex and abandon you in a second. It all depends on how good your ex is at story telling and manipulation ( he was in car sales what did I expect right?). And apparently he is very skilled at it getting others to see things his way,  I stayed for 16 years so I really shouldn't be surprised I guess. It's ok, because in the end the truth always prevails.  Anyway, can't say much more about that but It has been hard losing some people in my life but I did gain some super supportive, amazing, understanding friends in the process so, even though it's sad to let go, I have to embrace my new life and my new circumstances and understand that someday it will all make sense. For now I just have to embrace the struggles, and realize that everyone's journey is different.

-Income was reduced by half so I had to make some major life and financial adjustments. Still dealing with this challenge honestly, which might lead me to my next adventure...tiny housing living. I looked at a tiny house twice last week (week of Christmas) while this one was kind on the pricey side @ $42,000 there are several other viable options I am currently exploring. If I make this move I would gain $1020 a month and not only that it would be a fun thing to blog about. If I do decide to go this route I will be blogging and vlogging from day one. I will be doing things like frugal home decor, gardening tips, and ways to live on half your income.

I think the hardest lesson this year for me overall is learning I have to relax, I have to slow down and I have to take time out to enjoy life. Which honestly is probably my only goal this year. 

Let go, go with the flow and take time to enjoy the moment.