Traffic jam #Paris
This picture proves so many things: my love of cake, sparkly shoes (It’s a #Cinderella cake), I have the best party dresses and that – to this day – I still have trouble cutting with a knife. Happy Birthday to me 🙂
Ever since i graduated and published my book, The Love List. People have been on my case for what’s next. I have heard countless suggestions from friends and family who seem to have opinions on what my next move should be.
It’s funny because i began to realize that the more you do, the more people have opinions/thoughts on what you’re doing. Very rarely do suggestions come out when a person is going through the motions of everyday life. In fact these are the times when people aren’t really living.
So this is to let you know, that i will be OK. I will be more than OK – I’ll be great. And in true Elena fashion – I will keep on surprising you. 
So please save your box thoughts for yourself.
ELENA:)
In reflection, 2013 was more about celebration for me. I had a great fair themed birthday, went on a few trips, published my first book and graduated with an MBA.
Now what? I believe 2014 will be all about building on the foundation of 2013 and taking everything further. New job, launching my book in other cities, getting back into traveling. All stuff like that.
I’ve become smarter with matters of the heart. Doesn’t make it any easier though. I’ve consciously said goodbye to three individuals within the last few days. It goes back to my string vs ribbon concept. I was stringing them along because they were 50% or more of my list. But in some way or another – they weren’t right. And holding onto them and wishing that certain facts were going to change isn’t going to help either. Waste of my time.
The little time I had left, because I was so busy accomplishing two huge goals that the year zipped by.
I think I want to be forthcoming with all that I have accomplished this year. Really relish in it. Not bragging. But owning it.
I also need to be gracious and more kind to everyone.
I can’t wait for 2014 to start.
ELENA:)
Fresh batch of#thelovelist. It honestly doesn’t get old seeing my book. Happy 2014 everyone! I hope you will be as blessed as I am!