I see myself finally owning that home I always wanted, spacious for my kids. But if it’s too big, I will be needing housecleaning services. I do see myself spending a lot of money on things I enjoy doing and things that I do for my kids. Because we’ve always just survived and gotten by, I see myself going overboard. Let me tell you a couple of things about me. I’ve never been married. I’ve had long relationships, over a decade long relationships. If you see my bio, you will see my age. Guess how many relationships I’ve been in? Laughing out loud. Starting out my adult life, I was in an unhealthy relationship that held me back a lot. It held me back from growing, being outgoing and positive, and kept me from being myself. The best positive gifts I received are my three oldest, beautiful children. I escaped that negative situation, but as I got out of it, I had to learn who I was all over again and figure out what I really wanted in life.
At first, I was lost and confused; not to mention a single mother of three small children. I still didn’t feel like I deserved anything better, so I saw myself digging my own hole. I went into one of those bad slumps, feeling sorry for myself, overdrinking, and barely making it. That’s just part one. Part 2, part 3, and however many parts I have left to go in my lifetime may come later in a different blog. Now back to the main topic of my story.
I finally got back on my feet, and when I did, I started going forward and never looked back. Even though I had many great job titles at many reputable companies like Goodwill, DAV, FedEx, Department of the State Treasurer, IRS, etc., and a few odd jobs in between, I knew I didn’t want to have to go by someone else’s rules. I didn’t know where I was going, but I was going somewhere, and I knew in my heart everything would be okay because everything happens for a reason, and it really does. Deciding not to have those 9-5 jobs kept me from having a lot, like health and dental benefits, a 401K plan, savings, etc., but the one best thing it gave me was a lot of time and beautiful memories with my Gma that were priceless. She just recently went to go on that first date again with my Gpa up in heaven. No worries, my Gpa is serenading her right now as I’m writing this blog.
My Gma was perfect in my eyes and got along with everyone, even fed the poor at a Catholic church located on one of the shadiest streets in Kansas City called Prospect Avenue. Seeing everything that she conquered in her lifetime made me want to do better, and better, and even better. Before she passed, I had an idea that was approved by Davison’s Inventionland and is in the stages of getting developed. By the way, for us parents, it will make things so much easier, and it’s something that will never go away. I have also joined an online community where I have learned so much and have grown even more.
Therefore, I do know that I will be living my best life within the next ten years. My goal is five. #ItaliStyles
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