Goodbye 2020

I haven’t written much since the beginning of the pandemic because... I honestly didn’t know what to say. Over the past nine months, trips were cancelled, pounds were gained, countless minutes of Netflix were watched, and one too many zoom happy hours occurred. I felt heartbroken for many who have lost much more than I have this year, and heartbroken for the world.

I began this year with a vision, to find clarity. I kicked off 2020 by creating a blog and documenting a clear list of my intentions for the new year. As we all know, nothing in 2020 was "clear”. It was messy and unpredictable, a year none of us could have ever dreamed up. For me, it was not a year of fitness or health, travel, or self-discovery. If anything, I lost sight of who I was and what I was doing. I gained the “quarantine 15”, have worked from home the past 9 months, maybe dressed up 10ish times the entire year, bought WAY too many sweatpants and leggings, probably ordered too much food from Postmates and drank too much wine. But with that said, I did discover who I do NOT want to be. I don’t want to wallow in self-pity, not step outside for a single minute in a day, be out of shape, or overindulge.

This year made me take a step back and look at the bigger picture. 2020 definitely took its toll on me, but I also recognize how greatly others were impacted by this unimaginable year. Despite the downfalls 2020 brought, it is important to also look at the GOOD that came from it. My husband and I bought our first house, adopted a new puppy, and enjoyed multiple socially distanced and outdoorsy road trips. Also, who doesn’t love having time to read books and listen to all the murder podcasts they can handle?

Looking ahead to 2021, I am saying goodbye to Clarity with Kayla Corbin. This blog didn't quite turn out to be what I expected, but that's OK. Obviously nothing in 2020 really turned out how we expected. Along with this blog, I am also saying goodbye to setting a list of intentions for 2021. Typically setting intentions is a good way to begin a new year and lead you down a path to your newly focused goals. However, 2020 has taught me that sometimes things don’t go according to plan and we are forced down a new path, even if it’s not what we envisioned. As a major planner, I am making no plans for 2021. I just want to be the happiest, healthiest and best version of myself, and I hope others are able to find their best selves in 2021 as well. We all need a happy and healthy 2021.

Cheers to 2021.

With Gratitude,

Kayla