2020 Word of the Year

Cultivate: try to acquire or develop; apply oneself to improving or developing. 

Choosing a word that you strive to link to a year that is just beginning is tough. I wanted a word that was strong, that was narrow in vision but still flexible, and allowed me to say yes, THAT’S my word.

With my goals for 2020 summed up in 3 words (Healthier, Happier, and Simpler), my word needed to encompass those goals.

I started thinking: What do I personally need to do to achieve all 3? Do I need to develop new mindsets, apply different tactics that so obviously did not work in 2019? What do I need to CULTIVATE to make 2020 one of my favourite years?

That’s when it clicked. Cultivate. It was perfect.

Will I share the breakdown for each goal? No. However, progress is always shared, and I do want to keep up with my blog more this year, so you’ll see high level overviews. You’ll come along for some of the adventures, because even if I don’t leave the state very often, there is still plenty to see and do in Texas.

So, what say you? Have you chosen your Word of the Year yet?

2019, you despicable bitch

2019 was definitely a learning year. I learned what I do NOT like, what I do NOT want, and what I DO need. Most importantly, I learned who I want to remain in my life. That includes the casual observers I don’t mind perching on nearby branches whom I will chat with on occasion.

I’ve made a clean break from people that preferred to drag me down versus letting me help lift them up.

I’m tired of helping a certain company make billions at the cost of my sanity, happiness, and all over health.

As I was pondering what 2020 might have in store for me, I realized I only want 3 things: to be healthier, to be happier, and to live simpler. Sure I have goals within each of those “categories”, but they sum up what I hope to achieve this year.

Gears are in motion, options are opening up, and countdowns are ticking away….2020, I choose you!

2013, a quick review

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Did you have an amazing NYE? Celebrate anywhere exotic? How was last year for you?

2013 was a fantastic year for me. Unfortunately, I did not feel like sharing that fantasticness with my loyal readers (until now, kind of), and I do apologize for that. Hell, 16 months since my last post, smh. I’ve failed you guys.

That being said, I’m getting back in touch with my blog and can’t wait! 🙂 Hopefully some of y’all are still around, or at least are willing to come back.

All that being said, 2013 was (the good AND the bad):

NYE on 6th St with Miss R
Gallifrey One // “family” reunion
Miss R & Mr. N’s wedding
Graduated from university!!!
Dallas Comic Con w/Mr. A, Mr.S, and Miss J
Moved across town
Started a tabletop group with my friends
Space City Con w/Miss L
4th of July sno-balls with Miss J
Dallas Fan Days and getting a frickin amazeballs photo with John Barrowman *squeee*
Team Wine Lords won the Doctor Who pub quiz!!! Woot!
Left Mr. A behind as a friend
Austin Comic Con, photos with Michael Rooker & Norman Reedus, and my group being photographed like crazy
Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary ❤ (and in theatre!)
Family and Miss R came up for my 33rd
Christmas with the family back home
Matt Smith leaves Doctor Who 😦
NYE low key chillaxin with Miss L

So that's that. Hope everyone had a wonderful 2013, and that your 2014 is starting out hangover free and relaxed.

Much love
xox
Jess