If I told you 2020 was a better year (for me) than last year, you’d think I was crazy.
Despite the year 2020 has been I’m feeling a lot better now than I was last year at this time.
Last year I was struggling with the loss of my Grandma and more recently my cousin, plus the one year anniversary of my aunt passing away. I was dealing with loneliness and living in a half-empty house, getting ready to move back home.
I was trying to hold back feelings for a girl whom I had a crush on. In the process I didn’t want to betray a close friend of mine. Luckily I held them in until the week before Thanksgiving when I told my friends as well my cousin Katie my feelings. Unfortunately that crush lingered until the Spring.
Despite the year 2020 has been I’m feeling more confident than I ever have and I’m learning to be someone who makes me happy. I’ve ditched the insecurity I’ve had for years. I’m letting go of my past and am learning to live for myself.
I’m learning to appreciate my community by eating and shopping local. It’s given me a new avenue to work off of and I’ve gained some new friends in the small business community. I’m talking about you Courtney, Kelsey, Cheri, and of course Team Trendy. I’ve enjoyed getting to meet some of you and reunite with others at Greensburg Night Market this year. I’ve known about Sun Dawg, White Rabbit, and Oliver’s Pourhouse for years.
On Wednesday night, we had a great open house. 23 people in all showed up at the meeting, including our Program Quality Director Robert Johnson. We had an excellent program with Marissa Crystal Wallace and James Teague giving great speeches and Michelle Teague leading an outstanding Table Topics session. Sam moderated an excellent panel discussion on “The Value of Toastmasters” with three of our dedicated members. Tina LaMont Kramer did one on Monday at Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters with three of our experienced DTM’s. That meeting I did not attend but it’s on my blog.
If you want find your voice, build a better you, join Toastmasters. The value is well worth it. Our club meets virtually first and third Wednesday at 6:30pm.
Yesterday I finally received my Spirit of Toastmasters award. I was going to head straight to Trendy after work but when I learned Terye got her award, I went home to see if mine arrived and it did.
Big shoutout to Team Trendy. Alisha, Lacey, and Juliet all celebrated with me when I showed my award to them at Trendy.
Alisha read my note out loud. It really made me feel good. Juliet complimented me on my sense of style and fashion sense. Compliments go a long way and she found the right words to say. Alisha even gave me some new stickers for my collection.
I’ll find a nice home for my stickers too. The girls at the Trendy Bunny Studio are all very encouraging and I’m blessed to have met them. I leave Trendy feeling complete every time. I might have even found a new passion along the way.
After these last few days I’m definitely feeling blessed to have great friends and “family”. Your love and support means a lot.
Remember this weekend to live your best life. Be your best you. Be a ray of sunshine 🌞. You may just change someone’s life.
Bye everyone. ❤️ you.
Stylish 🍒 