Year in Review 2020 Edition

Like most people, 2020 was a tough year for me. But it was also a really powerful year of growth in many ways. My word of the year ‘discomfort’ definitely was a foreshadowing.

 

        In 2020, I overcame some of the hardest moments in my personal life that very people know about. Most people know about my foot injury that happed in January, but very few know that the surgery that followed was not deemed successful. …Everyone knows about my decision to switch schools, but nobody knows much financially I gave up; or all the friendships I left behind to help a rebuilding school with teachers I didn’t know of. …Most people know I was in a relationship this year, but no one knows it ended suddenly when I was ghosted and blindsided completely. Those are the toughest moments. 

 

        This year had some really good moments. For me, this is my eleventh straight blog! I promise I’m going to write a twelfth in December and accomplish my ‘blog a month’ goal! It’s been helpful for my well being so I’m going to keep doing them past 2020. In April, I was invited to go on a spontaneous trip to Ohio and I accepted it. Little did I know during it, I’d go on a Survivor like adventure and get a phone call about an interview I dreamed of. As weird as it sounds being in a relationship and going through a breakup was really good for me so I’m happy it happened. I can’t forget the new apartment I moved in has a great view! I also learned how to cook! And finally, its been my best year of teaching I’ve ever done, and that’s without all the crazy classroom transformations. It’s been a good year! 

 

        In 2020, I matured. Maybe I’m hitting that age in a young man’s life or maybe I’m learning more about myself than I ever have. This year I lived in the moment and did things I would have never done in years past (…those things will remain a secret, sorry). I’ve also let go of countless things and that’s not the normal “Jordan Way”. In years past, I’m a fighter for what I want, but this year when the bell rung, I stopped. For all those things, I mentioned I’m really proud of myself.

 

        Did my year of ‘discomfort” live up to its name? Yes, it absolutely did! Did it go as planned? No, and if you find anyone’s year that went as planned, please let me know, seriously. I’m still optimistic I’m going to heal from my surgery and chase my dreams: going Skydiving, running my first full marathon, visit all 50 states, climb a mountain, and more! But all and all, I made the most of this year. 

        I grew up more than I ever have and learned life is more fun when you let go and live everyday as if it’s your last. I just know… 2021 will be the BEST YEAR EVER!