A New Season

Well 2011 is officially over and I am happy! Actually happy is an understatement…I’m uberly excited, lol. 2011 was a stressful year for me.  I experienced a lot of personal trails (loved ones passed away, lost of relationships, mental/emotional attacks, physical abuse, cancer) and I’m eager to share the testimonies this year because I made it through!  I normally don’t look at a new year as being a new season, but 2012 is a new season in my life.  I’m ready to move forward and not look back J

Now while my 2011 was not the best I am happy to have made it through, cancer free I might add, without completely losing my mind.  A lot of my friends had an awesome year! My BFF, Angel, found a job and purchased a car! My other BFF Paul purchased a car as well.  My TwitFF, Kim moved to the DMV for a new position and promotion.  My dad made it through the year drug free and got remarried.  My brother passed his insurance agent test.  My friends Ashley and Jeff purchased a home.  I met some wonderful people via Twitter…S/O to my Twit Fam: Kim, Alaina, Shawn, Nat, Jen, Jayce, KB, Swift, and Keith.  Oh, a group of us put together a successful coat drive and I started mentoring.  The mere fact that my friends were blessed after going through a rough season or two increases my faith that my blessings will come. 

With that being said there are some goals I would like to reach in 2012.  I’m actually going to create a vision board in the next few weeks so I can post my goals on my bedroom wall.  That way I can see them every morning….gotta keep my eyes on the prize! One of my goals is to continue to grow as a woman; in all aspects of my life.  For me, that means getting closer to God by developing a relationship with Him.  Learning what His purpose is for my life and have Him direct my steps.  I’m already taking the steps to do so and I plan to continue.  I figure once I do that other things will be added to me.

I would like to purchase a home at the end of the year.  One of the things I lost this year was my home, long story and now I am renting a room.  I really want my own space, in my own name and it is still a buyer’s market.  I created a plan for me to save enough money for the down payment/closing costs.  Since it will be 3 years in mid-December since I purchased my first home, I will be considered a first time home buyer again.  Hopefully I will qualify for closing cost assistance. 

For the past few years I have said I would start my own business, but never took the steps to do so.  This will be the year I will actually start putting together a business plan.  I have a couple of different ideas in mind, I just have to sit down and determine which business I want to work on first.  I’m leaning towards something in the fitness arena.  That will require me to gain certification in group fitness, which shouldn’t be too hard.  I have been told on several occasions that I would make a great fitness leader and personal trainer.  Plus I love working out and helping people reach their weight loss goals.

Last year I started mentoring and it has been an experience.  She has brought me a lot of joy and made me realize that more young people need mentors in their lives.  I would like to start a small mentoring program for the youth in the local area.  It would include both young men and women.  I know of a few good men, Paul and Till, who have mentioned mentoring so I would like to get them involved. 

I wouldn’t mind a promotion.  I have been acting as the EEO Officer in my organization for almost two years while my supervisor is on detail.  Now this increase in responsibility came with no increase in pay.  Now that my supervisor is coming back, I believe I have done just about enough for a promotion.  I was rated the #1 civilian in my organization so a promotion should not be far behind J

Lastly, I just want happiness and joy this year! More smiles instead of tears.  I’m believing in God to restore to me what was taken. I’m sure God allowed these things to happen to me for a reason.  There is a season for pain and another of joy! In 2012 I want to experience God and His joy!