2021 is coming to a close and I know that I have M.I.A but with good reason. This year has brought so many challenges for many but it has also brought many blessings. As promised, I want to share with you why I’ve been M.I.A.

Around this time last year, I learned that mom has a brother via AncenstoryDNA who looks like he could be her twin. We have a new uncle! it has been exciting getting to know the latest addition to our family. In June, we finally decide to meet in person, choosing North Carolina as our meeting spot because it was the halfway point between Maryland and Florida. It was a powerful, emotional, and insightful reunion that is blossoming into a beautiful relationship.

2021 was also a time for personal reflection and growth. I moved which helped change my perspective on many issues in my personal and professional life. Moving and decorating have allowed me to express my style in home decor. I love expressing my personal style fashionably but being able to express your style throughout your home is happiness and creativity on another level. One of the most important things that I’ve learned this year is that your environment has a direct correlation to your personal growth and healing. Of course, there are many books, blogs, and videos dedicated to this topic but to experience that peace is incredible.

As we approach 2022, I personally want to approach the year with intent. I want to be intentional about my time, the people I choose to surround myself with, and what I spend my time on. So in 2022 be happy and be intentional.