Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019!

Goodbye 2018

Hello 2019! I don’t know about you, but this year seemed to FLY by. Like every other year, 2018 had its ups and downs. I have grown individually as well as professionally. 2018 led to some wonderful trips, new music, and big changes.

The last few weeks of the year I always take time to reflect on the past 365 days and look ahead to the next 365!

2018 was the year of concerts.

February: Grace Vanderwall – In Denver, Colorado
May: Colorado Symphony and Taylor Swift – Both in Denver, Colorado
July: Libera – In San Antonia, Texas
August: Ed Sheeran – although with a job change, this concert was not possible to attend.
November: Vienna Boy’s Choir – In Cheyenne, Wyoming
Let’s not forget high school, college, and community concerts sprinkled in all throughout the year!

Lots of music in 2018 = Lots of memories in 2018. 🙂

Scroll through the pictures below to see a few of my concert memories.

10 Things I Learned in 2018

Always. ALWAYS keep track of your wallet/purse. ESPECIALLY in an airport.
Be thankful for friends who lend you money when you lose yours…and parents who ship a different ID to your hotel overnight so you can fly back home.
What people say behind your back is a reflection of them, not you. As Taylor Swift once said, “Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”
Sometimes, taking a big, scary risk is necessary to get you to a happier place.
Kindness matters. Be kind to everyone you see, you never know what battle they are fighting.
Hard work pays off. You may not get the recognition, but it is noticed.
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. When you react with pessimism, you are surrounded by stress and negative emotions. When you react with optimism, you are surrounded by happiness and positivity.
Take it one day at a time and enjoy every little moment that comes your way.
Believe in yourself. Trust yourself. Take care of yourself.
Just because you say something, doesn’t mean it is true. Actions speak louder than words.

Hello 2019

2019. The year of unknown. This time last year I had many different trips planned, concerts to see, things I was going to do. Right now I have none of it planned. I don’t know what my job outlook looks like at the end of the school year, if I need to plan for a summer job, or if there are any trips to plan on.

Right now, I am just living in the moment. Trying my best with what I can control and not worrying about the rest.

I am excited to see what the future has in store for me in 2019…even though I don’t feel prepared for it..

Goals for 2019

Read at least one book a month.
This past year I haven’t read…like at all. I want to get back into the joy of reading for enjoyment…and work sometimes.
Stick to my budget.
2018 left me in a small money crunch. With a new job with better pay I have been a bit more lenient with my money, while saving quite a bit of it as well. I hope this year I am more comfortable with my money and can stick to a budget.
Stretch every day.
I had typed “workout” buuut knowing me, that wouldn’t happen. Working out is not in the cards for me. Stretching however, still keeps me fit and can incorporate a my daily mindful mediation.

I hope you all have a great start to you new year! Check back here every week for a new post! Better yet! Enter your email to subscribe to my blog so you never miss a post! 😄