5 Things To Be Grateful For This Year
Hey, y’all!
I’ve said it more than once that this year, as many of you, was not my favorite year in the history of my life. Since we’re closing out the year, I’ve decided not to focus on the things that weren’t my favorite but to focus on the things that I am truly grateful for.
#1. Good health.
This past year, prior to the pandemic, there were some health issues within my close family that had us concerned we’d possibly not share any 2020 holiday together. Thank the Lord, that was not the case. I’m grateful that we all were in much better health in 2020 than in 2019 and have been able to stay healthy, even in the midst of a global pandemic.
#2. Time spent with family.
This whole global pandemic thing we’ve been living through has resulted in my being locked away with my folks + nephew for over a year. I moved back home to help take care of my family during that health scare in November 2019. While it has had its moments, since I spent many years before this living completely alone, I’m grateful that I was able to be here with them as an adult. The unexpected quality time was good because I much preferred that over being alone in my apartment in DC for 6-8 months. Skype, Zoom, Houseparty, FaceTime so on and so forth has allowed me to stay in touch with extended family and friends during this time so shout out to technology!! I mean could you imagine how this would have gone without the advent of internet?? Whew chile. The struggle of those in 1918.
#3. The ability to continue working.
I was already working from home most of the time before the pandemic happened so the work from home lifestyle was not new for me. Luckily my job also allowed me to permanently relocate to help take care of my family this year. That was a huge surprise because when you aren’t in a position for very long, the expectation was, I’d have to jump through hella hoops to get my request granted. Thankfully my manager was insanely understanding. Also, after hearing how many people lost their jobs this year, I am grateful that my accommodations were granted and that I am even able to have a job this year. Things are rough for a lot of people right now so this is one I have to give a lot of thanks for. Grateful is an understatement!
#4. The opportunity to refocus.
If you’re like me, being home has had its perks for new creative endeavors. Since we couldn’t go out and spend time doing other things, this time has really helped me refocus on quite a few things that I had been meaning to give more of my time and attention. I am happy to have had to time to do so because it put me in such a great mental space for 2021 and have lots of plans and goals to accomplish because of it.
#5. You.
Yes, you! For reading, watching, liking, sharing, and commenting on any and everything that I’ve put out here on Al Gore’s internet under the Keri Kontours brand. I’m really grateful to have gotten so much support in everything that I’ve done this year from you because I tell you, it has been tough trying to keep up since social media changes so much! I’m grateful that now, I have a better idea of what I want my brand to be so that I can give more to you in the coming year!
And so, that’s my wrap up for the year! What are you grateful for this year??
Make sure you’ve taken a look at the things you can do over the next few days to get yourself mentally prepared for the new year in past blog posts here and here. Also, make sure you check out the final Closet Chronicles on Wed, Dec 30th, on Instagram Live on looks we would have created for New Year’s Eve! Here’s a link to our past episodes so you can catch up. See you there!
Until next time!
xo,
Keri