Reflecting on 2020 & Plans for 2021

I am not sure if we’re still allowed to say ‘Happy New Year’ in February. Growing up in a black community means saying Happy New Year till about mid- February. So, Happy New Year my fellow Determinists. I hope you are all well, rested, vision boards are up and ready to take on the year.

Living in a pandemic is something none of us had ever experienced before. It was and still is foreign. Trying to achieve the goals we had set for ourselves at the beginning of “20plenty” was an extreme sport. Some succeeded, some didn’t and that is perfectly fine. Being here, today & having survived 2020 is THE GOAL. My deepest condolences to everyone that lost a loved one last year, COVID-19 related or not. May your hearts be at ease.

 

Apart from losing so many I knew and loved last year, it is safe to say I had a good year. It was difficult, but good. I only had one goal at the beginning of last year and that was to pass my 2^nd year at University and I did just that. Adjusting to Online learning at the beginning of the pandemic was stressful. Having been exposed to proximate learning all my life that is where I excelled the most. I longed for the face 2 face interactions, never-ending debates between lectures & students which I stood in the side lines of and just took notes. I even missed the library, the quick ‘umgowo’ talks we would have bumping into each other on campus. Despite all of that, I made it through. God – wiling, this year will be my 3^rd and final year of my undergraduate studies. As much as this is very exciting, I am low-key freaking out. However, I am going to do it.

Starting a blog was something I had never thought of, ever. Sometimes I can’t believe that I actually did it. I could not be more proud of the work I put in to make this blog which is now a brand success. None of this would be possible without you guys. Everyone who subscribed to the blog, followed on social media & shared. I will always be grateful for the unwavering support I received in such a short space of time.

In 2020, we are bringing out the big guns. Top of the list, I am really pushing for the monetization of the blog. The good sis needs to secure the bag. An amazing IG series will take flight in the 2^nd half of the year where we will be having insightful and impactful conversations that will prompt action to change. Something new and exciting will be starting next week, Monday the 8^th. Watch out for that on our social media platforms. For this one, I am going to needs all hands on deck. The goal is to reach 1000 followers at the end of the year. To do this, I am going to need all the help I can get. Please do not tire from sharing blog information. It helps and is highly appreciated. Last but not least, if you watched my live interview with Kebaabetswe Sepanya last year, you would know that I gave her an exclusive. If you haven’t, please go check it out. The exclusive be coming to life very soon. , stay glued to our social media paged to find out.

 

Once again, ndiyabulela. I hope everyone is fuelled up and ready to hit the ground running if they haven’t. To those who have. Keep on keeping on. Blog posts remain on Thursdays at 13:00 fortnightly. New year, same posting schedule. I look forward to a year of learning and unlearning with you guys.

 

As usual, please feel free to comment down below how 2020 treated you, what you’re most excited about in your life this year & what 2021 blog plan you are most excited about. If you haven’t, please subscribe using your email address to receive a notification every time I release a new blog post. Continue sharing blog information with your friends and family and let us grow our family because there is a not so new table in town and everyone has a seat with their name on it.

 

Love,

A Determined Black Woman