Did you miss me?

You know I missed you!

If you are still reading this…

I love you for your consistent support.

I fall off the map sometimes…believe me, I know!

Yeah, yeah, no excuses.

But, life flies when you are a strong, independent, hardworking woman living in the same 24 hours as the Queen Bee.

There’s truly no excuse for my hiatus.

All I can say is that currently, at my new big age of 27, I am in a continuous state of evolution and elevation.

In other words, as my former students would say, Miss Journey is officially pushing thirty!

I know, I know… where is Journey when you need her?!

So, without further ado, let me catch you up and welcome you back to the universe of Journey!

Ah, where do I start?

My dad once told me, “Life is all about experience.”

Shoutout to my twin on the inside, Big Ty (he’s just Dad to me). He told me that during a rough patch in college.

I am often asked if I am “going on a journey.” Well, I’ll say this: life is a journey.

After all, I am Journey! (I know it is CORNY, but hear me out!)

This year was eventful in so many ways.

Chapter 26 transformed me in ways I could have never imagined. It was infiltrated with both losses and wins.

However, I would like the record to reflect that there was an unequal amount of losses. Those losses turned into lifelong lessons I will never forget and hope to never relive. I used to think losses meant failure and that you should keep them to yourself.

WRONG!

Transparency is important.

Of course, not everyone needs to know all of your business, and being selective is crucial. Yet giving people something to learn from is imperative. If I can help someone simply by sharing advice from my own life lessons, why not?

That is one of the reasons why I started this blog and became an educator.

The few wins I had stood out because I kept praying to God for an upside to the losses I endured. This year was definitely a praying year. This was the year where I, as a strong individual, had to lean on my tight-knit support system of friends and family to bounce back. I experienced change after change.

2025 turned me into a jellybean. Hard on the outside, soft on the inside, constantly being chewed up and swallowed by the circumstances of life. I’m not ashamed to admit it, because I am finally ready to step fully into a new phase of life.

I do not need a new year’s resolution because my birthday, November 11th, marks the start of my new year every year.

I am slowly but surely introducing changes, because life has shown me it is not slowing down for anyone or anything.

The small but mighty wins allowed me to reflect and switch gears.

I am grateful for all that I have been through. If nothing else, I am another year wiser, and I know I will not make the same mistakes again.

Twenty-seven is my redemption year, for sure. Twenty-seven looks like managing my time more effectively, being more present, traveling the world, enjoying life, and shifting my perspective.

I’d like to think I’m entering my Ciara Era without the kids, just aspiring rich auntie vibes!

I am embracing my soft-girl era. I have been a sensitive gangster for far too long, and it’s time to make the switch. I no longer wish to be rah-rah if there’s no need.

The only drama I want to indulge in is reality television.

Outside of that, I want no parts of anything toxic.

Many people and things in my life have been cut off for a reason. Elevation requires discipline and separation. Letting go has never been hard for me once I weigh the pros and cons, either in my head or written down.

The new life I envision for myself will not allow anything or anyone to hold me back.

If it doesn’t make cents or make sense, it ceases to exist in my world.

I made a lot of tough decisions this year to reach this new point and usher in a fresh outlook on life.

You are reading the beginning of a rebrand in the making. Expect me to be different, think different, and maybe even look different!

2026 is right around the corner, and I have so many plans in store for myself, my friends, and my family.

We have all stood the test of time, and for that, we deserve every blessing ahead.

I look forward to seeing how my life flourishes in the near future.

I’m learning that time isn’t chasing me… it’s walking beside me. And while I may be pushing thirty, I’m doing it with intention, grace, and a softness I once thought I had to earn.

I know younger me is proud of the woman I am becoming, and I’m grateful to finally be on the other side of so many things I plan to share soon in a series of future blog posts.

I had to make sure I came back to update the universe because I had been away too long.

2026 for The Journeyverse will be a sight to see.

I see business cards everywhere, monthly workshops, and endless coaching bookings.

May I speak it into existence that I shall be very booked and busy?

I think I have kept you long enough…

Finally, thank you for staying on this wild ride with me. There were moments when I wasn’t sure if I should jump off the roller coaster, but I kept going every single time. Please know you are not alone. We are all going through something. Check on the people in your life. I cannot say it enough. Especially those who always appear strong and say they’re “fine” or “alright.” They need it the most.

P.S. I need ideas for The Journeyverse! Please drop your thoughts below, email me at journey@the-journey-verse.com, or DM me @thejourneyverse_. I look forward to hearing from you, or even seeing you in a workshop or coaching session soon.

With love, always,

Journey 🙂