Looking back at my writing, I found this gem as we've now hit my birthday month and circling the day:

 

"28

 

My journey from 27 to 28 has been a crazy one with lots of ups and downs.  Life threw me a lot of curve balls but I stand strong.  I grew from the sadness that I've been dealt.  I bare witness to random acts of kindness from those close and not so close, pushing me to thrive in all that I do so that I can continue to share the love I've been granted.  I've walked away from toxic relationships, ones that only wanted me to be happy, but to a limit.  I've turned my back on pettiness.  I value living and I value my time and passions.  There isn't time to waste on those undeserving.

 

I have so much to look forward to this upcoming year and am ever so grateful for all that I have.  I want to push forward and do good and be great at all that I set my heart to do.  

 

I pray that I continue the same path with strength, ambition, and love." 

 

Glowing tan from that HiLife, I was overjoyed to be 28.  But yet, I would not trade where I am today for that.  I can't quite articulate the words, but I feel a sense of pride, joy, and excitement as I near 29.  Expect a reflection at 29 soon!