2018 - Musings by Madison

With each new year I like to take a moment to reflect on what the previous has been like and what I’d like to accomplish in the new year. I said this in my 2017 Recap post here, but I’ll say it again: I truly believe there is power in writing these things down. It helps me keep memories alive, see where I’ve been, and give me some accountability whenever I might need it.

2018 was full of moments my family and I will remember and cherish forever – stories we will keep sharing again and again…

One of my favorite moments of 2018? I GOT ENGAGED!

Getting engaged was the highlight of 2018 for me. This was a moment I’ve dreamt of my whole life and pretty much from the second I met Justin, my fiancé. I still can’t help but to feel all warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about it… I know, I know, SO cheesy, but what can I say – I’m a hopeless romantic!

Then… my sister got married!

Not only did I get see my big sister marry the love of her life in one of our favorite places (Charleston), I also got to watch my fiancé officiate the wedding. Y’ALL! I was a blubbering mess the entire ceremony – all. the. feels. It was the sweetest, best, prettiest wedding and my whole family will relive this day for years on end.

And… I started a new job!

This was another big moment for me… I’d like to say I was fearless and took the plunge… but this was a change that took a lot of encouragement and support from friends and family (thank you guys for that!). I had a great, very stable job in finance… but I took a chance to tap back into my creativity. Starting a job in interior design and marketing (some of my true passions) was one of the best decisions I made of 2018.

Aside from these big, life-changing moments, 2018 has also been a year of personal growth and figuring things out. And that, my friends, feels really, really, great. I feel like I have found what creates that spark inside of me – what I’m really passionate about: this blog, connecting with readers (yes, YOU!) and other like-minded women or bloggers.

Musings by Madison has been so much fun for me and I only hope to continue making big strides. Whether that be in growth, consistency, creativity… I just know that I love it and I am so thankful for everyone’s support and for those of you that read my long-winded posts like this one. Y’all are what makes me keep going!

In short, I am grateful for 2018 and even more excited about 2019. May it be a year of more good moments, learning + growing.

Cheers to a new year, friends!

What were some of your big moments or takeaways from 2018? What are you looking forward to in 2019? Share with me in the comments below!