New Year Update!

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 Hi Gems, 

Wow it has been a while. The last time I wrote and published on here was in October which honestly feels like a lifetime. As the holidays came and went, we rang in the new year and I find myself thinking a lot about not only lessons learned this year but the direction I want to aim for when going into 2024. 

As you may know if you follow my other platforms, I am getting married this year which feels surreal! It's been so far away for so long and here we are counting down less then a year! I also am so proud of Tia things on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube because I really have pushed myself to create more all while having fun! With all of this in mind, here are some of my goals going into 2024:

1. Have a life outside of wedding planning 

Wedding planning has genuinely been so fun and even in the stress-inducing times, I would not change anything for the world. I am so proud of how much we have done, saved, planned, etc. as we put together our perfect day. I am proud to say most, if not all, of the heavy lifting is done, so the next few months will be small items on and off until the big day! With that said, I really want to make sure I spend time outside of wedding planning dedicated to my other hobbies and goals. 

2. Continue to build TiaThings

Tia things has grown so much this year and I am personally so proud of every landmark. I also had the most doubt and concern about looking silly. I thought about taking everything down a few times but if anything that only motivates me more to create more and build on what I have so far. 

3. Fitness and health

I am doing much better with maintaining workouts and a generally healthy lifestyle the last few months, that's something I really want to maintain. The issue for me lately has been my immune system, I am constantly getting sick whether it be a small cold or a bad week of being under the weather. I really want to build my immune system up and make sure to take the best care of myself as we go into 2024. 

4. Finances and planning

We have been on a major savings spree as we roll closer and closer to our wedding. That being said we also had to unexpectedly get new appliances and put deposits down nonstop. We are going in 2024 working harder than ever on savings and planning for all the items we know are to come!

It is going to be a year for the books, that is for sure! Trying to maintain our growing careers, social life and wedding plans is a tall order but the key for me is to work on enjoying as much as possible. Doing my best to keep anxiety and stress at bay!

Stay tuned for more,

T

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