Turning 29: Things I’ve Learned and Love this Year

Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized, What I Learned

Today is my 29th birthday! I thought I’d take a note out of Rachel Dawson’s book and write about all the things that I’ve learned and loved over the past 365 days. The last couple birthdays have been tough, but I’ve felt so much more peace and assurance with 29.

Here are 29 Things I’ve Learned This Year:

  1. Global pandemics can happen. They bring fear, anxiety, and chaos when you can’t imagine there being more. But in the midst of the unpredictable there can be peace and healing and gratitude. We have a far greater propensity for change and adapting than we give ourselves credit for.
  2. Sabbath is essential. God didn’t create it for His benefit, but for mine. For me, rest looks like going on adventures, naps, gardening, taking out the big camera, and chasing the dogs in the yard.
  3. Staying consistent and building daily habits is key for me.
  4. Documenting my life continues help me see big and small blessings.
  5. Making goals and checking in with myself regularly helps me to consistently reprioritize and shift my focus to what really matters and let go of what doesn’t.
  6. Finding gratitude in the mundane has kept me sane during these “unprecedented” times.
  7. Yes, I can. Sometimes I hold myself back for no reason other than that I don’t believe in myself enough.
  8. Showing up is 90% of the battle.

Here are 29 Things I’ve Loved This Year:

  1. Quiet Time Baskets.
  2. Airpods.
  3. All the plants (but specifically: Pothos, ZZ, and Jade).
  4. King-sized, Purple Mattresses.
  5. Essential Oils.
  6. Memes.
  7. Powersheets (always).
  8. A pocket reminder of my One Little Word.
  9. FinalVibe Podcast.
  10. Long walks (bonus points if friends tag along).
  11. Supporting local businesses.
  12. The Enneagram.
  13. Schitt’s Creek.
  14. Books that are part of a series.
  15. YouTube.
  16. Tailgate szn.
  17. Cotton candy sunsets.
  18. Best pups.
  19. Audiobooks from the library.
  20. The Marco Polo App.
  21. Roomba.
  22. Gatorade Zero.
  23. Sheer curtains.
  24. Taylor Swift’s new album Folklore.
  25. Making Lists.
  26. Naps (forever).
  27. Massage Gun.
  28. Outlook and Google Calendar.
  29. Time outside during sunset.