I love hearing kids playing together and getting into hilarious (and often maddening) arguments. Inevitably, the phrase “You're not the boss of me!” gets blurted out a time or two and it always makes me chuckle.
You’re not the boss of me. In the case of the kiddos, that’s probably very true. It gets a little more complicated in different contexts, like school and work. Or... does it?

Whew.
That’s the best summation of the last few months of life. A hearty Whew! and a not-so-fond farewell. Unlike the large majority of people I am hearing from, 2019 for me was not a complete dumpster fire. It had its moments that I’d prefer not to relive thankyouverymuch, but I experienced so much good last year. Growth, easing into more of myself, finding work that pulled me out of my comfort zone and inspired me to dig deeper and become better… these are all part of my 2019, and I am grateful for them.