Ash Wednesday is the one time of year when I know for a fact that I will see the inside of a church. Lent is the one thing that I have not given up from my Catholic upbringing and I would probably would be just fine with giving up everything from that religion except for Lent.

The past 2 years have really been about learning, growing and becoming a new woman for me and it all started with Lent. Me deciding to be better and truly working on myself has been by far the most painful, eye opening and worth while decision I have made.

2 years ago I decided to work on my self esteem, last year I decided to work on letting go of the past and not letting it dictate my future. This year I decided to continue with the whole becoming a better person and self love journey by working on changing every aspect of me and my life that I am not happy with. It’s has been a tough road, lots of tears, lots of break downs, lots of laughter and lots of growth and I expect nothing less this year.

I also decided to write every accomplishment and every good thing that happens to me this year and putting them in a jar. I want by the end of the year to have a jar full of hand written notes and be in a far better place than I am today.

Ever see someone who seems to have it all but they are just not happy or someone who’s life is just painful to watch? I don’t want to ever be that person, I want to be the best me I can possibly be. Not someone who is without flaws, without fear, without heartache but someone who has acknowledged her imperfections and is a better person because of them.

Looking forward to seeing where you are Winnie, truly.