Hey,
Been a super long time since I last posted here. But I’m back with boat loads of stories I’d love to share. Lettuce go!
To begin with,
2022 came to an end and 2023 seems to be in a hurry to get done with its role too. Yes! It’s already May and each month in 2023 has been a ski ride. Things were new and dynamic every month. LOL!!
Starting with the never ending list of birthdays in January. Kudos if you’re a January baby too just like me. This month was a lot of outings and a new job (which keeps me busy most of the time). Overall a 4 out of 5 from my end.
Followed by February which being the month of “love” but not really a lot of “love” showered on me this month. Things got intense with drama with my homies and I felt triggered, cornered rather. Tears were shed, warnings were slammed, I felt like my cover was blown. What a shame Nancy Drew! Is this how shallow your undercover image was? My pro tip, hanging out in secret, with a group is much better than hanging out with one person. I’d give February a 2 out for 5 for breaking hell loose.
After the much disastrous and ground wrecking February came March. It was lent season according to the Roman catholic calendar and I promised to clean my act. Not before the homies, then at least before someone who it really mattered. I kept the lent fast and abstained from eating meat during lent this year. To my greatest surprise, I made it! I can say it is a miracle that I could pull this off. Otherwise being me, saying no to non-veg is next to impossible. The best part was, I didn’t have any aftermath of February, though the impact could still be felt and I was always on my guard. March was a 4 out of 5 for being nice and kind to me (though I had a fair share of breakdowns).
April was a continuation of the lent season and I have been a good girl; obeying my parents, going for confession and most importantly not using my content writing skills to create stories as cover-ups when I went roaming around. Hehehehe (iykwim). Easter went really well and there were quite a few weddings in the neighbourhood which gave me Christmas vibes with the deco around. April went smooth so I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5.
A few things have really stuck to me this 2023 and I would love to leave them here for those who might find it useful:
1. Keep moving: I have begun going for walks early mornings with my mother. The world is quieter and calmer with a vibe of its own in the air. Nothing feels better than exercising those thighs and calves by simply walking and meeting random strangers who say good morning to you. An hour of this plain and simple exercise can set a lot of things straight and wake your body up for the rest of the day.
2. Do it with intention: Now on those days when I could not go for a one hour walk, I had no choice but to get home and workout in the evening after work. As far as I know myself, I need some serious motivation to start off with my workout session. Once I clear my mind and get to it I do it with 100% concentration and some pretty dramatic music (sometimes). I know that the job’s done when I become a waterfall of sweat and feel as dry as a desert.
3.Get your daily bread of wisdom: This is my greatest and best takeaway from the lent season. This was the advice given to me by the priest I went to for confession. It was a dramatic confession, like the universe conspired for me to hear those words. The priest was leaving and I was the last person who had rushed to the church through the Shigmo traffic in my town. Luckily, I knew the priest and he agreed to sit with me. When he gave me that advice, I felt like I knew what I had to do. I had to use my gifts, talents, skills, resources and stories to be a channel of wisdom to save myself. The best way to source wisdom was to read books and be more of who I am instead of being bombarded with what social media would manipulate me to be. I’ve also watched good web series that reflected on what I personally enjoy. Honestly, I haven’t felt better ever since.
4. Make yourself a priority: I do not mean be selfish and self-centred. I want you to draw your boundaries and protect yourself. Eat healthy food, stay hydrated, visit the doctor if you’re not feeling okay or simply go for a regular check-up. Save money for yourself and your needs. Nourishing yourself and pampering yourself is not a CRIME. Trust me. If something does not feel right, don’t push yourself but also don’t hold yourself back from learning new things. Bottomline, equip yourself with skills that will make you more self dependent.
Well, these were the 4 most important “life hacks” I’ve been sticking to. It has helped me to get my head straight and clear my focus. I’ll be adding more about my “Daily bread of wisdom” in my next blog.
I hope this rant makes sense to you and points you in a better direction for what’s left of 2023.
Until next time.
Love love
Mich
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