Right Around The Corner

With my birthday approaching tomorrow, I always find birthdays a good time to reflect on what the previous year has presented for me. I am pleased to say that my youthful years of being twenty-two have been an eventful and life changing one.

With releasing my debut book, "Keep Me Sane", going through some hardships in my relaionship that had one vacation to mend it all, and spending much of my time seeing people who love and care for me has been such a blessing.

This year has done a lot for me. It has helped me mature more and learn a lot more about myself. This year alone has seen me at my lowest point in life to seeing me back at my highest. All of these events and emotions have not been linear, let me start there.

I also began writing another poetry book and even a novel this year as well, with the intention to complete and publish both of them as well.

Reflecting on all of the highs and lows that I experienced this year, I can't help but wondeer what this glorious year of being twenty-three will bring me. I do have big plans though. I'm just hoping I can execute those plans. For example, one of my plans for when I turn twenty-three is that I plan to expand my author career and publish my second book, and go to different markets/events to try and sell my book in person. Because lets be honest, selling my book online can only go so far. I plan to step outside my comfort zone, put me first and do things that I want to do. Even if that means I have to do the unthinkable and do saomething that I wouldn't think to do. And going to these markets and events will be one of them.

As for my personal life, I am always curious to see how that evolves and changes as well. I plan to prioritize myself and take good care of myself. Mentally, physically, and spiritually. Always do something I want to do everyday. Whether it be writing, seeing friends, reading, drawing, or maybe even some meditation.

I'm sure in another months time, when New Years looms upon us all, I will likely find myself again doing some more reflecting, likely setting some resolutions for myself and my empire I am building.

But until then, I will focus on improving in my workplace and anticipating a stress free holidays. As we should all be doing the same.

May twenty-three be a year of improvement and positive changes.

S. Cowan