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I don’t think people realize that when trying to make someone feel bad about themselves, it does the exact opposite. I’m glad I know myself enough to read between the lines.

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I have so many books I want to purchase, but I told myself I need to first read all the books I already have, so yesterday and today I made sure I read two books. I have one more book remaining, then another book delivering on Wednesday. It’s quite exciting bc I’m realizing I can definitely make time to read multiple books a month… I’ve already read three books so far, now I’m just thinking about possibly swapping books with someone or just giving them away.. all in all, I’m happy with my progress.

I’ve been working earlier lately, so I have more time to read, especially with the way the weathers been. I don’t have many distractions, and I don’t find the need to be on my phone as much anymore. I am hoping that the weather gets it together soon because I am looking forward to riding my bike and going for a nice long walk in the park.

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Should be sleep, but I’m too busy listening to music and budgeting for the next month. The past few weeks have been hectic. From forming relationships, to getting a new position at work, making time for family and friends… making time for my hobbies. It’s truly a task! But I’m doing what I can. I can say, I’ve still been showing up throughout the troubles.

Watching my sermons, praying more intentionally, and writing in my journal has helped me feel better. It’s an amazing feeling to just KNOW that you won’t be in the same place next year. I really have so much to feel good about, I don’t know why I let things temporarily bother me.

I recently finished our 6th read of the book club, and I’m ready for the next. I tend to always enjoy the books Troy selects for the month. Reading keeps me on my toes and excited.. it always reminds me that it’s truly my escape, even when I don’t feel like reading. It truly gets me out of whatever bad mood I’m in and reminds me that everything will be just alright. It shows the things you don’t want to do the most, have a funny way of building you back up.

May has been good to me, I almost let negativity take over, but it’s important to have friends that hold you accountable and be able to help you shift your thinking.

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Everyday I’m reminded that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

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my barnes n noble cart consists of multiple romance and thriller books.

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I attended Bible study today, and I’m so grateful. I’m glad I decided to join, although I did have my doubts. I’m really appreciative and I feel really good. Today was such a long work day, but ending it with Bible study really turned my day around. I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’m so happy I’m not where I was last year.

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I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Thank you God for it all. I didn’t understand before, but I do now.

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today has been a good day! I’m currently sitting on the couch, taking this wine to the head and I’m feeling so grateful for everything! I was able to get something done today that has made me the happiest girl, I’m truly thankful for my job bc it’s the reason I was able to even get it done. I also cut my hair into a bob today, I’ve always been scissor happy so it was nothing to cut it, but I love it. It fits me, a bob may be my go-to from now on!

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Thinking about all the things I will accomplish

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my blog is about me, my passion, and my interests.

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everything works out so good, I wear the robe like no one could.

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This song is so beautiful I could scream!!

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today has been such a nice day! I had an early shift today so I had time to take a cat nap, talk with my mother, take a nice drive blasting my music with the windows down, and now, I’m drinking my wine and listening to dance music. I feel so good. My friend recently brought up how proud of us she was bc we both got ourselves out of a slump and i couldn’t agree more. I really have so many things to be grateful for. My bills are paid, I have a roof over my head, I have a job, I’m blessed, I have family and friends who love me! Why wouldn’t I be happy?

I also finally picked out a new book for our monthly book club read so I’m excited, yet anxious bc I know it’ll be a whirlwind of emotions while reading. The other night, I was feeling really thankful for authors bc… do you know how talented you’re to write a book?!?!? And so many people love it?!?! Like I’m so thankful for authors and their art!

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Getting out of my reading slump feels so good. I finished the book I just picked back up yesterday and I’m so proud of myself. I really love reading. I have to stick to reading at least 1-2 books a month outside of my normal book club read.

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I really enjoy Legal Thriller books. I’ve been in a slump outside of the book club read, but seeing a review of a book I haven’t yet finished reading helped me pick it back up and it felt good!!

I was just watching a TikTok, it was review of the new book Can’t Get Enough by Ryan Kennedy. She was laughing, explaining how she was having such a good time reading it & how it may be the best book yet of out the sequel… and it made me think back when I was reading the other books and I was gushing and so happy while reading them lol. I love books like that! I love being excited to read, it’s such a great feeling.

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Stop waiting to feel ready. Ready is not a feeling, it’s a decision.

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today was a long day, but in a way also comical. I feel like I had so many reasons to get upset or agitated , but I couldn’t help but to just not take anything serious. It was my first day back at work since vacation and I honestly thought the day was going to be bad because I slept terribly last night. But all I needed was to listen to some music on my drive to work and laugh with my coworkers. Plus it was so nice to know that I was missed the days I was away.

Thinking back on March, it really was a great month. My solo trip was so fun, I was just doing what I wanted and I ended up meeting Kim along the way which was a plus. It was funny, bc my mother and i downloaded Life360 and we were constantly checking on each other since she was out of town herself. It was cute, I loved every moment of it. I love my mom, I can talk to her all day. The time we spent together on the cruise and back home in Miami made me realize how much I really love my mom.. I think bc everyone else seen it, it made me realize how close we are. I’m not going to lie, there were times I thought, “maybe I should give her some space” just due to the fact that my other family members aren’t accustomed to that type of love.. especially since they live in Miami and we are in Georgia.. they never really seen how close we are, & they also don’t have the same type of relationship with their daughters & mothers. Once I realized that, I stopped taking it to heart and just made sure I gave them more hugs bc it was clear, we just grew up differently. Shortly after leaving, my grandmother called and texted me thanking me for the love I showed her.. It really did make me feel good and made me realize I have to visit more. We need to be more involved in each other’s lives, not just through social media and inconsistent communication.

Today is April 3rd and I’m really just now coming to terms with the fact that it’s a new month. The past 2 days my allergies (I think) got the best of me and I was on voluntary bed rest. Yesterday I went to my first Bible study and I’m looking forward to continuing growing in faith, and also growing my relationships with those in the group as well. As I stated, it’s a new month, so I’m currently in the process of cleaning my room and going to research a new read for the book club this month. I finished the previous book, Grown Women, whilst on the cruise and I’m currently unsure on what genre of book I want to select next. While I’m deciding, I may just read something in my stash and hopefully that’ll help me decide. One book I am looking forward to reading is Can’t Get Enough by Ryan Kennedy, I really enjoyed the 2 previous books of the sequel, so I have a great feeling about this book as well. All that to say, I have no idea what I want our next book club read to be and I have to come up with something soon. It feels so good to look at my stack of books and know that I’ve read most of them (yay!)

I will be starting school in a few months and why is it so hard to find a laptop? It’s so many I don’t even know which to choose. My old laptop is exactly what it says, old. It definitely helped me in the past, but now? My goodness. I wouldn’t even give it to my nephew. So I’m on the hunt for a newbie.

Like I said the first 2 times, it’s new month. So it’s time to look back on my goals and write more (:

Happy April!