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I turn 33 tomorrow, and I am so excited to see what the year has in store for me. I did some research on the significance of the number 33. It’s known as “The Jesus Year.” A year of self-reflection and rebirth. Some say that true happiness doesn’t start until 33. If that’s true, God is about to blow my mind.

I had a therapy session today. After pouring my heart out to my therapist, she looked at me and said Kristen I am so proud of you. You have made all the right decisions. You are doing all the things that you were afraid of and you are killing it!

I wanted to just breakdown in tears, because she told me exactly what I needed to hear. I am so hard on myself and I don’t always give myself the credit I deserve. I have survived things that would have caused most people to just give up. I’m grateful to God for his mercy and gifting me with the power of resilience. There were moments where all I could do was pray my way through and ask God for help. Through it all, I never lost my faith. So I would like to gift you with 33 things that I’ve learned.

1.      Life is ever-changing. It always gets better. Just keep going.

2.      Everyone is not jealous of you. Get over yourself.

3.      Being a mean girl is not cute.

4.      The love of your life will come when you least expect it.

5.      Don’t argue. God reveals all.

6.      When you feel that you are at your lowest and have lost all hope. Pray. And Pray some more.

7.      Work hard.

8.      Without sacrifice there is no reward.

9.      No one owes you anything.

10.  You have to work hard to get what you want. Nothing in life is free.

11.  People will just not like you. That’s their issue.

12.  Speak up. Take no shit. Boss up.

13.  People will befriend you for their own agenda. Be mindful.

14.  Love Hard. Love Again.

15.  Stay away from anything or anyone who doesn’t make you happy.

16.  Take care of yourself.

17.  Read a book. It makes you more open-minded.

18.  Just because someone hurt you doesn’t mean you get revenge. Let it go.

19.  Starve your ego. Inflation can be sabotaging.

20.  Be observant. Take notes. Move forward accordingly.

21.  Never reveal everything about yourself. Create an air of mystery. Be enigmatic.

22.  You can plan all you want. But God, has an even bigger plan.

23.  Create a morning routine. Then a routine for your life.

24.  Have lots of sex with the person you love.

25.  Drink plenty of water.

26.  It’s okay to have rest days or mental health days.

27.  Laugh and laugh hard.

28.  Don’t be so serious all the time.

29.  Compliment three people every day.

30.  After you cry, look in the mirror and kiss yourself.

31.  Take yourself out. Date yourself even when you are in a relationship.

32.  Everyone deserves to be happy even if it’s not with you.

33.  Celebrate life. You made it through another day. Keep going!!!!