The YEAR of ME

Today is my Birthday Eve, yeah.... you read correctly. It's my birthday Eve. I love birthdays. I love MY birthday. One of the good things about having a birthday at the end of the month is that you really get to celebrate all month long. I love to celebrate, I love to party. 2019 hasn't really been much of a party. It hasn't been the kindest year either.  Early in the year I doubted myself.  I have decided that starting tomorrow I am forgetting about 2019 and kicking of the YEAR of ME! That's right! Adios 2019! The Year of Lucero is about to kick off.  I am ready to experience 365 days of awesomeness. I am ready to start the YEAR of ME with a new mindset, new dreams, new goals, and new attitude. I refuse to settle or let anyone make me think I am not worthy or deserving. I am like guacamole, EXTRA but worth it! Unfortunately some won't know your value but as long as you know it then it's their loss. It is important that we know the difference between what we are getting and what we deserve. I read that our value doesn't decrease based on someone inability to see our worth and I could not agree more. 

In order to live my best life and have year 38 be the best year yet, I have made a list of 38 wishes for myself!

1. Don't be scared to live life. Has a hangover ever stopped you from drinking tequila again? Have you stopped eating pizza because of a little stomach bug? Of course not!! Do not let a few bumps in the road stop you from living.

2. Appreciate everything!!!!!!! Appreciate new frig art, watching a cheer routine for the 100th time, the time spent on programming the garage so your car won't be outside, real conversations, life lessons from an unexpected teacher, the text messages that make you blush, laugh and smile, the comments on a picture, Starbucks for breakfast, MIGAS, someone sharing a special song, your sister calling you names, your best friend sending you great deals on Groupon, Nicky Jam, Maluma, Bad Bunny. EVERYTHING. 

3. Live for small moments that mean EVERYTHING. Waking up, good morning texts, smiles and glances at the gas station, a random TAU, hugs in a parking lot, group lunch orders, sharing a drink and conversation, watching a game, betting on the Lakers beating the Rockets, reading a bedtime story, teaching the girls how to ride a bike, starting up a new series because the sister loves it.

4. Love. Love without limits and give those around you everything you have to give. Don't let anyone ruin love! Love freely, deeply, and madly.

5. Smile. Every. Single. Day. You never know what millionaire is looking! (kidding)

6. Be the best person you can be. Continue to rock being MOY (mom of the year), be a good friend, be a good sister, be a good daughter, be a good everything. 

7. Laugh Out Loud. Laughing is good for the soul. Find something to laugh about every single day. If you can't find a reason to laugh make sure to check videos out on Facebook! If FB doesn't work then come visit me. My princess beasts will crack you up. That will do the trick.

8. Love yourself. You are beautiful, you are smart, and you are loved. Repeat 100X. 

10. Stop Procrastinating...... tomorrow

11. Release the past. Holding on the the past prevents people from moving on and becoming better people. This is easier said than done but carrying that baggage only hurts the person carrying it. Lose it and find peace! If someone hurt you in the past, let it go. They were not worthy of your peace in the first place. 

12. Work out Lucero!!!!! Maybe if you see it in writing you will try harder. I know when you run it feels like death but you gotta get it. You will feel better and look amazing. I mean imagine you but even hotter! 🔥🔥🔥 (see wish #8)

13. Eat more ice cream! 

14. Read everyday. Continue feeding that brain and "No!, People.com does not count as reading."

15. Overcome your fears! Go to Maria's and go look for snakes! NOT!!!!!!!

16. Establish a weekly exercise routine. Yeah, I know... sweating is required but this will help get in shape. No, a circle is not the shape you wanna be in. Get it girl!!!! Repeat of #12 just in case you ignored it.

17. Actually take stuff of your mental To-Do List. 

✅Call the dealership again

✅Call HOA

✅Get pricing to cut of the pines

✅Paint the table

✅Clean your room

18. Avoid toxic people! Adios Bitchachos....They are no good! Good Vibes only!

19. Keep up with a journal or a blog. Definitely a BLOG.

20. Learn from your friends. I have the greatest tribe ever. This should be fun! Who is ready to give me a lesson?

21. Start a 30 day challenge. Challenge yourself not eat M&Ms for 30 days! Starting May 1st. Anyone want to join me? This is a serious task.

22. Start or Relaunch a business venture. I kinda lost my inspiration but we will be up and running again very soon!

23. Be kind. But only to people who deserve it. Flick shitty people off!

24. Reach out to the people who hate you. In my case this is no one. I am loved by all!!! Well almost all. Shout Out to my Haters! Ya'll are my biggest fans! Love ya'll.

25. Know when to take a break. Sometimes I am the Energizer Bunny! It's good to know when to stop. Binge watching Game of Thrones season one may have been a bit much. Know when to stop.

26. Commit to your personal growth. Lucero! Be there for yourself 24-7! See #12 and #16 in case you forgot.

27. Travel. It can be near or far. It can be solo or with a group. Get out there.

28. Count your blessings!!! There is so much to be grateful for.  The princess beasts are healthy and thriving. You get to wake up to an amazing chaos thanks to them.

29.  When out and about, be fully there. Do not half ass anything. Be there for your loved ones. Be active in the lives of the beasts. BE THERE.

30. Be more proactive. Take charge and take ownership of your life.

31. Become more resilient. Life is a bitch. It likes to knock you down over and over. Be brave and stand tall. 

32. NEVER EVER EVER EVER limit yourself. The sky is the limit.

33. Increase your will power. See item #21 and add coke to that. You got this girl.

34. Make better decisions. Yeah drinking Crown Apple and staying out late seems like a good idea until you have to wake up early the next day. 

35. Save money! Stop being shoes!!! Well, lets rephrase that. Stop buying so many shoes. Saving will allow your to have money in emergencies, your Jordan's won't! 😭

36. Focus more! Turn off your phone notifications. Focus on the movie, Focus on the story time, Focus on everything that makes life great!

37. Maintain and cultivate family and personal relationships. Invest into the relationships in your life. Invest into your daughters. One day they will be a reflection on you. Everyone gets busy. MAKE TIME!!!!! Do Not Ignore Good Relationships. You've already wasted enough time investing into the wrong people. Time to invest into those that have always been there.

38. Sleep more! Become a Sleeping Beauty. Imagine what a few more hours would do to your already gorgeous face!