"...this is my sorry for 2004; and i ain't gonna mess up no more. This year, i'mma take this one chance, and make it real clear..." -Ruben Studdard
big Rube won American Idol, and rightfully so. all of that Clay Aiken Nation hoopla was lost on me. what he wanted to lose, however, (other than about 150 lbs.) was the memory of the year passed; a chance to leave the past in the past and move on to bigger and better things...
i'm sure there are some things about 2004 that i'm sorry for as well, but i don't remember what they are, seeing as how this is now 2014. that being the case, let's get on with it...
BUT FIRST A LOOK BACK
2013 saw lessons learned; personally i learned what i will, and perhaps more importantly, what i won't give up about myself for the sake of relationship. professionally i saw my time in government come to an end, giving way to more unconventional means. spiritually the "call" to step up and out became increasingly clear. emotionally the highs and lows of life served to make me stronger, evidenced by the fact that i'm still standing, still strong... my small circle remains intact (shout out to my siblings, 'Meka, Steve, and 'Rhonda). me and my ex-wife continue to have the privilege of co-parenting the best 3 kids ever, even as the oldest started driving and working (i'm getting old)
NOW FOR THE GOOD STUFF
i refuse to sit on my hands in 2014. i will take intentional care of my time and my body. i will do things that i haven't previously done. i will have uncomfortable conversations on the chance that they lead to big things. i'll read more, write more, play more, and play more. i'll assert my influence in different arenas. it'll be the best year of my life... on purpose!!!
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