Heading Into 2024: We’re Looking Back On 2023, A Great 2023!

It’s the end of 2023 & today we’re looking back on 2023 and doing some reflecting. Seeing how far we came. What goals we want to set for the new year. I used to write this blog post every year since starting my blog. Last year I didn’t. I was in such a dark spot. I felt trapped and uncertain that I felt ashamed in a way to write anything. I felt like a failure and looking back on 2023 now I wish I did write one to truly be able to look back at my thoughts and aspirations.

Looking Back On 2023

But enough sadness, we had an INCREDIBLE 2023! Honestly, followed my heart and took a risk and it’s been the biggest blessing in disguise. I switched my career and went into a completely different industry. I became a FLIGHT ATTENDANT. I’ve been spending this year traveling the US, Caribbean and even went to London. I saw new places and visited back to some old places. I absolutely love my life now. My days off, I get to truly do things like go to the doctor appointments, workout during the day, go grocery shopping without the crowds, etc. There are some struggles but I’m overall happy and feeling blessed looking back on 2023.

I grew my social media to reflect my life. I used to just talk about beauty and skincare and STILL DO but now I add another element of traveling and my day-to-day life as a flight attendant. I definitely want to get back into beauty and sharing my tips, routine and favorite products. I’ve also started to take my health seriously. I try to meal prep every time I work to avoid unnecessary costs and pounds. I work out consistently and will continue to be consistent even when working out in a hotel. 

I’ve kept my friend circle close and made many new friends at work. I love the new personalities I get the chance to meet at work and even do some fun adventures or dinners with. I learned to truly be okay with being alone. I love being a homebody, but I’ll be the first to say let’s book this flight. I don’t stress about former besties that aren’t around anymore. Not out of hate, anger to anything, but because people grow apart, and lives change. AND THAT’S OKAY!

We may not be besties anymore but we’re still social media friends and I’ll always be cheering you on and happy for you. If I cut you out of my life, well THANK THE LORD I DID! The negative energy, the constant gossip, isn’t it for me. Thanks for serving your purpose in the moment you were in my life but I’m happy without you in it. 

I feel like people have this mindset like once we’re not friends anymore it lingers. People talk and gossip and honestly, there’s nothing to the story. People can grow apart and not have bad blood. (Sorry still in my 1989 era) It’s so stressful and a lot of work to care so I just choose to be extremely grateful for the friends I have now and have kept throughout the years.

I’m somehow now the cool auntie instead of the instigator. ODD. But looking back on 2023, I’ve grown up so much. Don’t get me wrong I’ll still hold a grunge but if you’re not family goodbye with your pettiness. Looking back on 2023, the biggest growth was in my mentality.

Looking back on 2023, I couldn’t be prouder of me. The adventures I’ve had, the memories that’ll always be. But now let’s get to some goals for 2024. What do we want to accomplish? Hmm…

2024 Goals & Resolutions

• Stay consistent with my workouts (have a plan, get stronger & pushing yourself)
• Grow my social media presence across all channels.
• Get back to my old beauty days. 
• Start vlogging my trips for work for YouTube.
• Stay consistent in my blog (2 blog posts monthly)
• Spend time with family & friends.
• Manage my finances better (cause ya girl is always in delulu with spending)
• Eat cleaner and meal prep (it’s been working in late 2023)
• Travel to another new country (European most likely)
• FIND A WAY TO GO TO THE ERAS TOUR (HELP A SWIFTIE OUT, IF YOU HAVE TICKETS)
• Plan a girl’s trip to a new city.
• Continue to be the best version of myself and never stop learning. 

I can already feel 2024 is about to be my year. I mean if Dallas can win more than 1 playoff game, I’ll starting 2024 on a high. But I can truly feel like 2024 is set to be my year. I’ll be a year as a flight attendant and my pay is going to be a lot nicer but more importantly, I get closer to being a line holder. I know I’ll stay consistent with my work outs and food; I have a mastermind plan in the works and need to be in my best shape.

Looking back on 2023, I feel like that was my warmup or like my first season. Not the best at every time but a build up to the game or second season. So, thank you 2023 for everything you taught me, shown me, and threw at me. 2024, I cannot wait for us to meet. 

What are your 2024 goals or resolutions? What was the best part of 2023 for you?

XOXO

Karen Giuliana