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2013 WAS AWESOME. (& a manifesto for 2014)

December 31, 2013 by Blair Lamb Filed Under: Free Printable, Milestones & Memories

This year was awesome. I can’t say for sure that it was my favorite year of life to date, but I’d say it’s a super fierce competitor in the Blair’s Best Year of Life running.

Here’s what went down this year:

I graduated college.

I was hired at my first full-time job.

I moved to Austin, Texas.

I rented my first apartment.

I found an amazing church.

I adopted Charley.

I was laid off. (Huge blessing in disguise!)

…and just 10 days after being laid off, I was hired to work at the amazing church I currently attend! Suffice to say that God had bigger plans for me than being the Marketing Coordinator at a small startup (although I learned a heck of a lot in that position). Details in an upcoming post–promise. Thank you, genuinely, for your prayers and support.

Here’s what I accomplished this year:

This year, I let go of fears that held me hostage in the past.

This year, I took leap of faith after leap of faith–and I was caught by the Lord every time.

This year, I kept my New Year’s Resolutions. (Although I am realizing now that I never blogged about them.)

This year, I trusted myself more.

This year, I found confidence in my abilities and strength in the woman God has shaped me to be.

This year, I released years of harbored resentment.

This year, I kept promises I made to myself years ago.

This year, I lived a life I am proud of.

This year, I stopped trying to be perfect.

And most importantly, this year, I fell even more in love with Jesus. I learned to love His people, trust His word, and reflect Him more.

And here’s my manifesto for 2014:

2014 Printable Manifesto | Blair Blogs

you can DOWNLOAD it here.

Happy New Year, friends. May 2014 be a beautiful year of growth for you.

Comments

  1. Bailey @ Becoming Bailey says

    December 31, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    SO glad to hear about your blessing in disguise with being laid off and being given a new position at your church. Have a happy New Year, and may God bless you in 2014!

    Bailey
    BecomingBailey.com

    • Blair says

      January 1, 2014 at 12:32 am

      Thanks, Bailey!! It’s an exciting new start. Happy New Year!

      xo,
      B

  2. Emma says

    January 14, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Can’t wait to hear about your new job at the church. πŸ™‚ Love your blog!

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 16, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Thank you, Emma!

      xo,
      b

  3. Olivia Bleeker says

    January 14, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Sooo…I found your blog via Pinterest & the “Every things you need to know as a college freshmen” & I basically have then been stalking your blog for the past thirty minutes! πŸ™‚ I love your heart for Jesus & your blog is super cute, too!! You definitely have your newest follower now & I can’t wait to see what else you post! xoxo
    Olivia
    http://adropintheocean-olivia.blogspot.com

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 16, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Hey Olivia!

      Thanks for your comment! I checked out your blog as well and it is beautiful! Glad we can be virtual friends πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

  4. emilyabernathy says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Hi Blair! Just found your blog on Pinterest. I’ve added you to my ever-growing Bloglovin’ reading list, and I hope to see some new posts pop up from you soon because I really like your blog. πŸ™‚

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 27, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I’ve taken a break for a month or so to refresh my mind, but I’ll be back soon!

      xo,
      b

  5. Tajinder Sandhu says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Heyy, I just came across your blog, and I absolutely love your posts – been reading for the past twenty minutes. You definitely have a new follower here. Keep being you, and continue spreading the positivity.

    Tajinder πŸ™‚

    • Blair Menzel says

      May 7, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      I’m glad you enjoy reading! Thanks! πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

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