My birthdays have always been a time for reflection. Usually I think about all I didn’t get to the year before and move those items to “the list of things I want to accomplish this year.”

But last year was different. I started a company. I became an auntie. I traveled with my grandmother to our homeland and learned much of what it means to be a part of my family.

I learned about what it means to be ME.

So I’m starting from scratch with this year’s “Things to Accomplish List”:

1. Travel more

2. Write daily

3. Cherish family and friends

4. Save some cash

5. Love more

That’s it. That’s my big plan for year 33.