2022 Wrap-Up, Sorry, I'm Late 🥶!

2022 is officially over and though I am late I wanted to give it a thorough goodbye before I become officially engraved within the new year of 2023! So here we go a full short review of

my year of 2022.

So, 2022, was mediocre at best for me. A lot of events took place in my life that would be deemed life changing, boring, tragic, and more. You might ask how can one-year equivalate so much, but my answer is, there are 365 days in a year, that’s how 🤷🏾‍♀️. Last year I didn’t write many blogs and have been silent for a certain amount of time for plenty of reasons which will come in full wraps by the end of this.

1. On January 8th, my grandfather passed away and he was my last remaining grandparent alive. As the only grandparent I ever knew it hit hard and the fact that it was unexpected was worse. Being the first loss, I have every experienced I didn’t know how to handle my emotions or write about it which is why I kept it to myself for over a year. He was an amazing father and grandfather that took care of his family and provided for his children at a time when it was hard to do such. As independent as a he was my mother keeps reminding me that he is in a better place and peace with his wife, my grandmother. I’ve come to realize when a person dies your memories are what counts the most and when people say that person is never coming back, they mean it. I don’t mean to be depressing, but I just to want to share to let people know they are not alone and sharing how you feel is healthy.

2. As I told you all before, I was accepted into American Universities Journalism and Public Affairs program which I was going to attend at the end of July. I even made a blog post dedicated to it! However, due to financial reasons I had to defer my acceptance which was always a fear of mine. I knew there was a huge possibility that I wasn’t going to be able to attend the school due their private institution status that results in their tuition being

significantly high. I thought through scholarships and fellowships I would be able to afford it. Unfortunately, now I am coming to terms that I might have to wait a few years before I go back to school. I would like to attend this year, but money is a major aspect that is hard to just come by even while working two part time jobs. However, I will not give up and will continue to work to go back to school! As I say you can never learn to much and if I could go to school forever I would, maybe 😉.

3. I received a part time job at American University as a social media assistant which has been an experience. Now I work two jobs that being as a sales associate at Athleta and the other at American University. Just to be clear just because I work, I do not qualify for free tuition 😕. Talk about a bummer. Working two jobs has been an able to build my work ethic and personality. Though it can be tough I like the challenge and the revenue I am building.

4. I was diagnosed with ADHD in July starting to take medicine right away. When I first started to take the medicine my attention span increased by a large margin. However, as a

person with stomach issues that increased which as well has caused me to take a pause from the medicine. I will start taking them again I am just taking a break and I am noticing all the signs of my ADHD now. The procrastination, forgetfulness, mood swings, and so much more. I have joined groups that talk about it because having this has dictated my life for many years including when I was a child, and I would like to connect with people that deal with it as well. Now I am realising that I am not lazy my brain just works differently from most.

5. Lastly, another major event that I started doing is starting to seek marketing/journalism full time jobs. When I tell you finding a full-time job is a job within a job it is no joke. This has been a process when I have broken down, smiled, laughed, become angry, and lash out over. From the nonresponses, declines, low pay, and more I have been on the verge of losing it. One thing I have stayed true to is never giving up and this year in 2023 I am claiming it. I lacked confidence from the beginning and have been staying true to now knowing I am enough and just realizing that position was not meant for me. I am going to get a full-time job this year sooner than later 🤪!

That is a wrap up of my 2022 year! These are events that changed the course of my life, my outlook on life, and make me look forward to the future of 2023. I think you now can understand why my blog has been lackluster and I haven’t been able to post much. I will say I have missed my blog very much and look forward to posting more occasionally.

However, with steps I am taking to get a full-time job and move into my own place I will be active, but not much. I have been working crazy jobs at my retail job and I have to an extent

outgrown it which is another reason I am anxious to receive a full-time job. But 2023 is my year and I have more plans for my blog and my life in general. I am ecstatic about this year and looking forward to doing more reviews, opinion pieces, and keeping you guys updates on my life!

Since I didn’t say it at the beginning, Happy New Year, everyone!