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Issa Celebrate!

April 1, 2021 /

*peeks head around the corner* Hey y’all.  I’m back.  Today marks ONE WHOLE YEAR of I’m Late to the Party!  And boy have I been late.  I’ve written, lost motivation, written, then lost motivation again.  Just this ugly cycle.  To be quite honest, I really didn’t even think people cared or noticed.  I had an occasional “where’s your next blog?” I gave my usual excuse and then went about my business.

C*v*d really had more of an effect on me then I really cared to mention.  I thought because I still had my house, job and family/loved ones that I was ok, but mentally I was in a bad spot.  I was just maintaining.  That was my answer every time someone asked me how I was doing.  “I’m maintaining” but slowly unraveling.

I’m a routine girl, a creature of habit if you will, and when that gets knocked off course I have to learn how to maintain some sort of normalcy.  2020 was anything, but normal.  Not trying to relive it, just a recap and sort of a snapshot of what I was dealing with.  If you could see all of my rough drafts smh, so much material but I went through the whole process of not feeling good enough, not liking what I wrote, and just simply not feeling like it.  The usual: being too hard on myself.

Anyway, I was forc- I mean admonished (Deondra and Mommy) to do another post especially to celebrate the one year anniversary of my blog.  And when I think about it (as I’m typing in real time) this is a special moment.  This blog belongs to me. I am the sole owner of this thing.  These are my stories, lessons and memories.  It’s something that was spoken over me and eventually manifested.  I stepped out of my box and set out to push myself beyond my self inflicted limitations.  It’s my journey that I’ve invited you all along on.  Some got out at the various rest stops which is TOTALLY understandable (my driving can be a little erratic at times).  Then there are others who called shotgun, pointed at a random place on the map, buckled up their seatbelts and have been on the ride ever since the beginning. 

So…this post, in short, is simply a reminder.  No matter what life throws at you, if you have a momentary memory lapse, if you get a little stagnant, if you’re just maintaining and making it through this life, don’t beat yourself up.  These things happen to EVERYONE.  You just have to decide to not stay there.  Celebrate the small victories and accomplishments.  Anything you find value in, anything worth having is going to take work.  It may take some time and you may be a little late, but at least show up.  

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12 Comments

  • Ura
    April 1, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Wow what and awesome Blog . Very encouraging.
    Just keep moving forward daughter. This great is great!!❤️❤️

  • Devon
    April 1, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    This was awesome sis!!!! Gotta read through your past posts. I needed to hear this because I myself have been affected by that monster called 2020. But to know that we made it in spite of all the adversities is a blessing in itself. I may be late but Im here and Im grateful. ❤️❤️❤️

    • brown.myeshia88
      April 5, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      2020 was a BEAST, but we made it through! Thank you so much for stopping by lol. I’m glad you were able to get something out of this post.

  • Queta
    April 1, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    My writin’ sistah – i can say that legitimately! It’s good that you continue to write! This is uniquely you. Keep it up! Smiles!

    • brown.myeshia88
      April 5, 2021 at 10:37 pm

      Love you too! Thanks so much for reading. No ma’am you are not alone. We’re in this together

  • Tanya M Adams
    April 5, 2021 at 10:07 am

    We’ve been suffering from “Blogger Withdrawals” waiting, hoping and praying for something to hit our email, etc. So thank you for picking up the proverbial pen and injecting us with your gift!!! You are needed during these difficult times we all are struggling through.