My motto this summer is, “Glo all Summer 17.” Urban dictionary defines when one “gl0s” as one’s confidence or demeanor being so heightened that it cannot be changed by negativity.  A picture I saw on instagram also illustrates my mood this summer.

 

This picture and “Glo all Summer 17” describe how I am trying to feel this summer.

I want to fall back in love with myself and everything I enjoy. I’ve been so caught up with school, my organization, and so many other things I’ve definitely lost sight of  the things that matter the most to me. It’s so easy to get distracted and sidetracked when you’re continuously busy. It’s also very easy to focus on the negative when things aren’t going as planned. That’s why I am ecstatic that it is summer. I am finally getting a well needed and well deserved break from EVERYTHING. I’m back in my hometown for the summer, so I am really taking a step away in a sense.

I  always put others and their well being before myself. I like to make sure everyone else is okay and doing well and put myself last. However, this summer I am putting myself first. I am embracing all of my flaws because they are what make me who I am. I’m stressing and worrying less and enjoying life more. I always find myself on the go, so this summer I am laying low and relaxing. And this is actually quite hard for me to do, relaxing and not constantly doing something. I love to be in the hustle and bustle, constantly being busy and always having a move. But I think it’s very important to learn how to be alone and be okay with being alone. Because ultimately, sometimes you just have to take time to yourself. To reflect on your shortcomings and your successes, to reflect on your day or your entire life. It’s nice to find moments of peace and quiet. So this summer is all about me. This summer is the first time in a while that I don’t have anything planned. I don’t have to constantly wake up and do this or that. I wake when I want and make plans as I go. I know that while I am glo’ing this summer, I will continue to volunteer and help others because I have a passion for volunteering and I know that is something I will continue to do for the rest of my life. So don’t think I’m going to be sitting around this summer doing nothing lol. That’s not the case, I am going to be productive while enjoying my summer. But I definitely will not over extend myself like I normally do.

I keep a notebook that contains notes from various sermons. I’m going to be studying these notes this summer. And I have 3 books that I purchased and have been meaning to read, but never found the time to do so. So I’m going to conquer those books this summer as well, I may write a mini review of them. I’ve started one and it’s an amazing read so far so of course I want to share the knowledge so you can purchase the book too, if you’re inclined to do so. I’m going to be spending an endless amount of time with my nieces, travel, volunteer, and hopefully get a summer job. I’m ready for the countless opportunities the summer has to offer and for the process of falling back in love with myself and everything to begin.

And you all get to enjoy the journey of glo’ing all summer 17. Who knows, maybe this post will inspire you to focus on yourself a little more and enjoy your glo as well.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Much Love,

Janna Alane