Day 365 - Sunday, December 31st, 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
I am OFFICIALLY finished with this 365 Challenge!!!!!
For my last picture of the year, I chose for it to be my church.
At the end of last year (2016) I felt it was time for another 365 challenge. I had NO idea this year was going to end up the way it did. I thought I was going to move off and start a new life in Indiana. I thought I’d find my love and get married. Or if not, at least start a new business.
I did fall in love. I loved him dearly. But it didn’t last. And the road to get over him was long and hard and full of heart ache. But being on the other side, I see that I’m better off without him. I wish him all his heart’s desires, and so much happiness. But I discovered that I’m happier without him. And I deserve better.
We didn’t move to Indiana. Which I’m fine with that too. I didn’t get that “new” life. But I kind of did when I started my part time job. And I DID launch my business. I started booking people and getting hired. It’s been great. And I plan to move forward with it in the new year.
The journey through this year was the most emotional and challenging one yet. Out of the three 365 challenges I‘ve done, this has been the most emotional and painful one that I’ve had to document.
But it’s great that I did. I proved that God never fails. His grace IS enough. And He got me through it. And in the end, the year ended on a good note. I started struggling with taking a picture for each day. I missed a few. Because I was so busy. And they weren’t all very “artsy” like I would have hoped for. But I did fulfill the challenge. And I DID NOT QUIT! I took pictures, I documented my feelings and frustrations. My heart ache. My hopes and dreams. And my successes. The good days. The good moments. And there was. There was good moments. I had so much fun the weekend of Sydni’s wedding. And I cried at my Brother’s wedding. I was so happy to start booking people for photoshoots. That extra money helped me pay for people’s Christmas presents. And I am grateful. I loved getting my first car. That was a SUPER big deal for me. And there was other good moments, I’m sure.
I’m slightly nervous and terrified for what this next year might hold. I’m hoping good things. I’m wondering if I can get through it. But if I can make it trough this past year, that was filled with so much heart ache and disappointment, then I can make it through this year too.
Thank you to those who followed along. And read my posts. Thank you for the likes and “shares”. I appreciate you taking the time to take a look at my pictures.
I am happy this year is over with. I’m happy it happened. And I’m happy i made it through. I wouldn’t take anything out. I wouldn’t erase any part of it. But I am happy to be healed and able to move forward.
That is all for my black and white, 365 challenge: “Contrast”.
Thank you for reading and for joining me on my adventure through 2017. And Happy New Year!