Hello Dolls!
February went by so fast! We are on to March! My 33rd birthday is in one week.
Since I've turned 30, I would get sad around my birthday. Instead of celebrating another year of health and happiness, I would think about what I didn't have and what I didn't accomplish. I would plan outings, dinners, and parties with friends and get upset because so and so didn't show up. I would be so upset about who wasn't there, I didn't appreciate the people who were there. It was an insult to people who loved me that I was so busy crying about the so-called friend who didn't make time for me..for whatever reason.
During this time, I was so concerned about being accepted by the wrong people. At the same time, I was sad about not having children and not having the career I wanted. I didn't realize or appreciate that I had a man who was building the foundation to give me that life that I was sad I didn't have. Instead of supporting him to build a life for us, I was putting my energy into unhealthy relationships. Some of these relationships were toxic and hazardous to my health and well being.
So looking back on the last few years, I can honestly say I wasn't happy. Nor did I do things to make situations better. What good is complaining about your life then get up and do the same wrong thing every morning. I'm 32 and I DON'T have children. I'm not married. It use to be hard pill to swallow, but I'm making the steps in my life to become a woman who will be a great WIFE, then mother.
Last month, actually last Monday, I started reading The Happiness Project. I loved it instantly. I enjoy that fact that she tackles different issues in her life every month. Now it's time to take the steps to find my happy. Like Gretchen, I am developing a few Commandments that I will live by.
1. Be Erika *
2. Act the way I want to feel *
3. Be Honest
4. Everybody doesn't like you and it's okay.
5. Do it Now *
*From The Happiness Project
I started this blog to help woman look good on the outside. But if your heart and mind isn't well how good you look doesn't matter. I struggle with what I should share on my blog but if I didn't take this opportunity to share this, I wouldn't be doing my 3rd Commandment.
If you are reading or have read The Happiness Project, what have you learned from it?
As Always, thanks for reading XOXO!
Since I've turned 30, I would get sad around my birthday. Instead of celebrating another year of health and happiness, I would think about what I didn't have and what I didn't accomplish. I would plan outings, dinners, and parties with friends and get upset because so and so didn't show up. I would be so upset about who wasn't there, I didn't appreciate the people who were there. It was an insult to people who loved me that I was so busy crying about the so-called friend who didn't make time for me..for whatever reason.
During this time, I was so concerned about being accepted by the wrong people. At the same time, I was sad about not having children and not having the career I wanted. I didn't realize or appreciate that I had a man who was building the foundation to give me that life that I was sad I didn't have. Instead of supporting him to build a life for us, I was putting my energy into unhealthy relationships. Some of these relationships were toxic and hazardous to my health and well being.
So looking back on the last few years, I can honestly say I wasn't happy. Nor did I do things to make situations better. What good is complaining about your life then get up and do the same wrong thing every morning. I'm 32 and I DON'T have children. I'm not married. It use to be hard pill to swallow, but I'm making the steps in my life to become a woman who will be a great WIFE, then mother.
Last month, actually last Monday, I started reading The Happiness Project. I loved it instantly. I enjoy that fact that she tackles different issues in her life every month. Now it's time to take the steps to find my happy. Like Gretchen, I am developing a few Commandments that I will live by.
1. Be Erika *
2. Act the way I want to feel *
3. Be Honest
4. Everybody doesn't like you and it's okay.
5. Do it Now *
*From The Happiness Project
I started this blog to help woman look good on the outside. But if your heart and mind isn't well how good you look doesn't matter. I struggle with what I should share on my blog but if I didn't take this opportunity to share this, I wouldn't be doing my 3rd Commandment.
If you are reading or have read The Happiness Project, what have you learned from it?
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| One of the photos from my Birthday shoot last year...more photos here. |
WOW!!! Girlie, you're no different from most women in your age group who have the same desires as you do. Just keep LIVING (like REALLY LIVING) and enjoy the life that you do have and wait on God. His time is the perfect time. Enjoy your Birthday Doll. I TOTALLY understand where you're coming from.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words...I appreciate it!
DeleteThank you for this post and for your honesty! I'm trying to get where G is coming from ^^^. Text me and let me know what you're doing for your day this year I'd love to come.
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling a lot of the same emotions and I'm desperately trying to find "my happy" too, thank you for this bit of inspiration. :))
WELL SAID
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