Cheers to Me 🥂

A birthday reflection on the woman I'm becoming.

It was just last year on my birthday that I found myself at a fork in the road. Continue what I knew or try something completely different. I chose different. Scary? Absolutely. But on the other side of that fear was complete wonder and the flexibility to design my life exactly the way I wanted it.

I got my esthetician license, took it as my moment of change, and have been busy creating ever since. Six months into this year and I’ve opened my beauty business, joined professional groups like the Chamber, traveled to Houston for a body sculpting certification, tried acrylic drip painting for the first time, did the electric slide at my childhood friends wedding, took an aspiring makeup artist class, and launched my first e-commerce store.

I returned to Tampa, reflecting on my journey, with appreciation and awe of each lesson. My heart, full and yearning to express what I’ve been holding in for many years. The time is now and safe to be the person I’ve always wanted to be, myself.

With six months ahead, I’ll declutter, build community, and rebrand. Also, a solid focus of training my hips & flexibility for middle splits with intention, stretching and pushing past my comfort zone. Deep breath work and meditation to control what I can and that’s myself.

This birthday is about peace and settling into new ways of living as a business owner. Standing proudly against all that didn’t break me. Each heartbeat carries reverence and quiet confidence through my bloodstream, reminding me that the greatest love begins within.

Returning to the deep blue sea that heals my soul, every salty kiss of the waves reminds me of the kid in me that will forever appreciate a beautiful, beach day.

My only wish for this birthday is to be fully present.

Years from now, I want to close my eyes and remember exactly how that day felt, the warmth of the sun on my skin, the cool water, the birds chirping overhead, the salty breeze, and the incredible food tried while exploring a new territory.

As I celebrate my birthday, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the past six months and all it’s brought into your life, and to set clear, meaningful intentions for the next six months ahead.

What do you want to grow, release, or welcome in?

What kind of energy, personality traits and habits do you want to carry forward?

Let this be a gentle reset; a chance to move forward with purpose and clarity these next 6 months.

Here’s to slowing down, soaking it all in, and stepping into the next chapter with intention, grace and gratitude. Cheers!🥂