Farewell 2016

To say 2016 has been a challenge is an understatement…lol. regardless, I’m grateful for all it has brought, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Here in the U.S. the last day of the year is called New Years Eve; I’ve never gotten the hang of that  and also it doesn’t roll off my tongue as well as Old Years Day,  which is what we say in Guyana.  I like the concept of “Old Years” more for many reasons but mostly because it goes with the saying “out with the old, in with the new.”  So it is; today on the eve of Old Years day I’m happy to say farewell to 2016 and some of the things that needs to be left here…

Farewell to fear – no longer will I live in a position of feeling inadequate or not good enough.  If it’s one lesson this year has taught me is to recognize my worth so I kicked this ugly lie in the butt several months ago. Ciao’ you shan’t be missed!

Farewell to time wasters – LOL , yesss! this one had to make the list. I don’t want to say that my experiences of 2016 has made me a cold bitch, but it has certainly made me a smarter one. I wasted my time and energy on a lot of things and people this year that I shouldn’t have. In my quiet moments I wish I could go back and take back my time, my thoughts, my concern and even my sex (LOL) from some people. Unfortunately I can’t but I know to detect time wasters much faster than I did earlier this year and just move the fuck on.

Farewell to people pleasing – I spent a lot of time this year trying to make others happy through not speaking my mind, not doing a particular thing or just following blindly or going with the flow so as not to disrupt the flow of things. I decided this BS needed to be GET GOT in 2016. (a terrible attempt at slang I know but funny as hell) I dropped my people pleasing ways a few months ago and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’ll still help you if I can but I’m not going to be stupid about it. If it’s one thing I’ve learnt from the good book is to exercise wisdom always.

Farewell to school!!!  – This is probably the greatest and best farewell of 2016 for me. I completed my studies this month for what has been one of the most challenging and testing semesters ever. From almost cancelled classes, to difficult class mates and professors and endless sleepless nights; I’m proud to say I made it. Punto Final! I can finally say Tandieka Johnson, MBA.  Saying farewell to school brings some more challenges of its own but to these things I say BRING IT!

2017 is going to be amazing and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Until then remember to live, love and enjoy lots of laughter!