NEW YEAR, NEW ME! Sike, I'm still the same ol Raven...lol, growing at a steady pace. Focused on my goals, ready to achieve more and more.
I have not taken the time to do much reflecting on the past year. But I will later in a document produced by HappyBlackWoman.com. But one thing I can say, is that I ended 2014 right. And what does that mean? I submitted a complete full draft of my master's thesis. Wow! I was super excited on Dec. 28th to press that submit button. For those who do not know, they expected it to be finished a while back ago. Well maybe, around June 2012 when I had crossed the stage. However, life happened! First off, my program did not really provide me with all the tools that I needed to succeed. I struggled a lot in grad school, so trying to write the thesis while I was in school just did not happen. Then immediately after school, I struggled finding full time employment. My main concern was my everyday, not a thesis. After I got on my feet and settle a little bit...I decided to take another stab at the thesis. But then, I broke up with my partner. That was a very tragic event. It was like I was in mourning. Not only that, I was physically displaced. I was bouncing around my family's house and my mom's. Very unstable. This state of mind does not allow for the full attention that a thesis needs. Once I finally got my own place (which was a struggle because of my credit, which got screwed up because of financial difficulties and just stupidity) I started to tackle my thesis once again. Then I got into a good grove, then BAM! I get hit by a car while biking. F'd up! I was out of commission physically for about 6 months. My dominant hand was f'd up and my head was just not in the right place. When I finally got healed up, I went back to my thesis. And yes, that chapter is finally coming to an end. This has to be my biggest accomplishment of 2014. It has made me so excited about my future. I know that I have been holding myself back because of this freaking degree. I just haven't been feeling proud of Raven. But today, I can say I am proud of you Raven. You sacrificed your weekends to put in the time and effort needed to accomplish the task. Give yourself a pat on the back!!!
What am I looking forward to in 2015? Oh geez, so much! I am mostly looking forward to turning 30. I am so excited about it. I feel like, yes, I will be a true grown up. HEHEHEHE lol whatever that suppose to mean. But I just like how it rolls off the tongue. I am working to make my sexy match my age. LOL. I will also be turning 30 in Jamaica....so I am looking forward to waking up, watching the sunrise, and finding some Rasta to massage me while I tug his locs. LOL...I want to travel more in 2015. See more things. Open Raven's eyes to all the life that is happening around her. I am also ready for the next phase in my life: starting a family. I cannot wait!
I have not taken the time to do much reflecting on the past year. But I will later in a document produced by HappyBlackWoman.com. But one thing I can say, is that I ended 2014 right. And what does that mean? I submitted a complete full draft of my master's thesis. Wow! I was super excited on Dec. 28th to press that submit button. For those who do not know, they expected it to be finished a while back ago. Well maybe, around June 2012 when I had crossed the stage. However, life happened! First off, my program did not really provide me with all the tools that I needed to succeed. I struggled a lot in grad school, so trying to write the thesis while I was in school just did not happen. Then immediately after school, I struggled finding full time employment. My main concern was my everyday, not a thesis. After I got on my feet and settle a little bit...I decided to take another stab at the thesis. But then, I broke up with my partner. That was a very tragic event. It was like I was in mourning. Not only that, I was physically displaced. I was bouncing around my family's house and my mom's. Very unstable. This state of mind does not allow for the full attention that a thesis needs. Once I finally got my own place (which was a struggle because of my credit, which got screwed up because of financial difficulties and just stupidity) I started to tackle my thesis once again. Then I got into a good grove, then BAM! I get hit by a car while biking. F'd up! I was out of commission physically for about 6 months. My dominant hand was f'd up and my head was just not in the right place. When I finally got healed up, I went back to my thesis. And yes, that chapter is finally coming to an end. This has to be my biggest accomplishment of 2014. It has made me so excited about my future. I know that I have been holding myself back because of this freaking degree. I just haven't been feeling proud of Raven. But today, I can say I am proud of you Raven. You sacrificed your weekends to put in the time and effort needed to accomplish the task. Give yourself a pat on the back!!!What am I looking forward to in 2015? Oh geez, so much! I am mostly looking forward to turning 30. I am so excited about it. I feel like, yes, I will be a true grown up. HEHEHEHE lol whatever that suppose to mean. But I just like how it rolls off the tongue. I am working to make my sexy match my age. LOL. I will also be turning 30 in Jamaica....so I am looking forward to waking up, watching the sunrise, and finding some Rasta to massage me while I tug his locs. LOL...I want to travel more in 2015. See more things. Open Raven's eyes to all the life that is happening around her. I am also ready for the next phase in my life: starting a family. I cannot wait!
I am very proud of you my friend, you deserve nothing less then the best. Always in your corner...MC
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