June 9, 2005

Dear Readers:

Four years ago today, I moved to Phoenix, AZ. I was scared, but yet so excited. I was ecstatic about starting a new chapter in my life - - -a place where no one knew many, any of my baggage, etc. . .

In four years, I have:

* Had several JOBS (those that just paid the bills)
* Met some wonderful people
* Had ups and downs
* Found a CAREER
* Started to release some baggage
* Began to GROW
* Continued to strengthen my relationship with God
* Became a better tither
* Slowly realized that it was somewhat okay to be single
* Fell in love with photography
* Purchased a HOME
* Set and accomplished some goals

My goals for this year are to:

* Continue to grow in my career
* Completely let go the past. I cannot change it or the people that caused the past to develop
* Quit being so hard. I've been hurt so much, and I use my hardness to protect myself from further pain. I know that I do this; I just didn't realize how obvious it was until friends started asking on a routine basis what happened to me.
* Save better than what I do; daily, I say a small prayer over my home before walking out the door. I practically bless my A/C unit each day.
* Quit letting mess affect me
* Ignore envious individuals
* Do more things around my home

Peace