Where have I been... 2022 in Review
This blog is becoming very reminiscent of my personal journal with the month long hiatuses. (Well year in this case, but who’s counting?)
As I’ve said from the beginning, this is a lifestyle blog that authentically shows life life-ing to hopefully help you navigate your own journey. And I’ll tell you what, 2022 has been a journey in and of itself. Here’s the highlight (and lowlight) reel to get you up to speed.
Becoming the Mrs.
This September, I upped the ante on my hot girl retirement and jumped the broom. Wedding planning is indeed NOT for the faint of heart. I pray that you and I only have to go through that experience one time and one time only. However, it truly was one of the greatest days of my life. Top two and not number two. Something about proclaiming your love (and ugly crying) in front of hundreds of people, dancing the night away in the most beautiful outfit you’ve ever worn and endless libations—magical. If you want to learn more about the big day, head over to Indy Black Brides. (Yeah, I launched another business with my wedding planner this year too.)
Leveling Up My Career
I do not apologize for being an ambitious millennial woman who desires nice things and the funds to get them. Like plenty of other Americans, I looked at my situation and surrounding opportunities and decided to join the Great Resignation—twice. I’m in a new role that finally doesn’t have me living paycheck to paycheck, and allows me the mental space to plot actual financial freedom and wealth goals. I joined the six-figure club before 30 in a completely unconventional path for my industry, and I’m honestly still too shocked to brag. Now, inflation’s still a b___, but at least I can afford groceries, trips and putting all my bills on autopay. #Blessed Kim, who ain’t working?
The Downside
The good Lord lets it rain on the just and the unjust, so this year was by no means all roses. Mentally I started the year off rough. I was coming out of my first round of COVID. I had such a bad case of burnout it led me to finally seeking a late diagnosis of ADHD. I was trying to wrap my head around why weddings were so hard and expensive. Just team too much in the new year. And then this summer in a span of days—barely weeks, I got in my first car accident. I caught COVID, again. It was on my BIRTHDAY, y’all! And the night of my bridal shower I lost my grandmother who had suddenly took ill at the beginning of June. The same grandmother I had rushed out of town to see two days prior for my final goodbyes at her deathbed. It was rough, and I still had to be “on” in the midst of these things. I’m so grateful for my support system during that time, as well as the life experiences up to that point that somehow prepared me to keep going. #Grateful
The Usual
I still found time for the experiences that make me happy. I still stamped that passport a few times. Explored things around the city. Got to the bag. Laughed with loved ones. Supported others. Let my creative juices flow. Gave myself grace. And most importantly, I tried to focus on the beauty on the other side of it all. When you look at your 2022 in review I hope you do the same. The 2023 you depends on it. #Onward
