I Welcome. The New.

Christmas is over. Yes, LORD!!! We made it happily through and I can now plan accordingly. I love the New Year. I really do.

This year has been eventful. As I reflect back, in January I wasn't sure if we'd find somewhere better to live. I wasn't even sure if I was making the right decision about attempting to do so.

During my final semester at CSUDH this past Spring, I wasn't getting the necessary feedback from the office of records and admissions. I was very diligent with my efforts to ensure that I would indeed graduate, having completed all the required courses to receive my bachelor's degree. A couple of months before I graduated, I felt lost and couldn't define my purpose continuing with higher education.

In July, I began working full-time as an office manager for a small business. The experience was new and it confirmed that my skill-set is up to par. I also learned that I'll never have a high tolerance for nonsense. I thrive on fairness and honesty, which must be present in any workplace that I'll dedicate my time towards.

By October, I became unemployed and needless to say, financially "things" have been rough. Until, I change my perspective about money; no amount I make will suffice. I have some poor budgeting habits and I'm really just now acknowledging this. I can now reshape my thinking about finances and make better decisions regarding.

I attempted to position myself as "someone's" girlfriend, twice this year. I can admit, that I wouldn't mind having a life partner to share some responsibilities with and happiness in love, of course. I'm still not ready for the "Love of My Life." I believe now, I'd only appreciate him for what he can "do" because I haven't saved myself or my family yet...

There's still some personal goals that I want to fulfill before I enter into an intimate lifelong relationship. I have to get the Lampkin household in complete order. This means being able to cover my overhead comfortably so that I'm willing to "do" other "things" like date, doll myself up just because, and attract the proper attention.

So 2012, I've been looking forward to getting into you. I am more ready than I've never been. It's about time, that I stand tall (20-feet) and walk within the heals of success and not just on them. I not only see, but feel and believe in my abilities just like/more than so many others who've crossed my path.

The immature games in my adulthood are officially OVER!!!