I began my 31st year on my period — cramps, bloating, and all. And honestly? It felt kind of poetic. Because lately, I’ve been thinking about all the things I want to shed in my life.
Ideas that no longer serve me. Bad habits that pull me further away from God. Eating patterns that harm me from the inside out. Fear and anxiety that steal my joy. My complicated relationship with money.
And as uncomfortable as it all feels, I don’t want to carry any of that into this next season. I want this year to be different. I want to make promises to God and myself — and keep them. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s that nothing is impossible with Him. Even in my stumbling, He has been gracious.
So here’s what I’m hoping, praying, and working toward in this next chapter of life:
My Spiritual Walk ✝️
- To love reading the Bible and make it a habit
- To pray more — not as a last resort, but as my first instinct.
- To fast with purpose, trading food for prayer.
- To grow in community with my spiritual friends and GT group.
- To be consistent in church and even serve.
- To boldly step into discipleship — no matter how scary it feels.
- To tithe faithfully, consistently.
Family 💕
- To grow even closer with my parents — they are truly my best friends.
- To deepen my bond with my siblings. Kev and I are solid, but I long for more openness with Michael, and for healing in how he feels with our parents.
- For unconditional love to define our family.
- For health, joy, and long lives for my parents — to live to 100 and see their grandbabies.
- For peace and growth in their businesses and investments.
Friendships 🌼
- Friends who encourage, uplift, and make life brighter.
- Friendships rooted in God and shared values.
- Shared hobbies and joy.
- For mutual investment — to be as loved and valued as I love and value others.
Personal Growth 🌱
- To choose hobbies that build me, not break me.
- To heal my relationship with food — eating when I’m hungry, choosing healthier meals, drinking more water.
- To finish my Master’s degree, complete my thesis, and graduate.
I know it’s a lot. But I also know that God is able. And as I look ahead, I choose to believe that this year — my 31st — will be one of shedding, surrendering, and starting again.
Here’s to 31. Here’s to new beginnings. Here’s to God’s grace carrying me through it all.
...THROUGH MY EYES ✨ 