Chronicles of an Inspired Single Mom

I will consistently show up and be the best Kamille I can be!

We made it to 2025! 

2024 what a ride! Funny thing is I can’t even remember half of the year that’s passed! It went by really quickly. However the parts that I do remember were the adventures and experiences that I had with my children, family and close friends. I dabbled a bit in culture and exploring new towns and nature, you know I loveeeee being in nature. Some of my fondest memories of 2024 were painting pottery with the kids in Stoke-on-Trent, learning more about Shakespeare in Stratford-upon Avon and trying to break out of an escape room with my girls!. The year came to an amazing finish, with my love and I taking in the dazzling lights at the botanical gardens in Birmingham. Yesssss a good time was had!

The crazy thing about a new year is that you feel the excitement of new opportunities or possibilities, new adventures and the end to old things. You feel inspired to do new things or maybe you’re unbothered about life’s path for you. One thing’s for sure is that the baggage that you accumulated throughout the previous year tends to follow you. You’re left with the decision to unpack or not to unpack. So tell me, are you unpacking your baggage? Have you stored them pretending that they don’t exist or have you decided to wear them like the most exquisite necklace in a Tiffany’s showcase window? There are few baggage that I’ve left in 2024, a few that have followed me that I’m unpacking and some I’ve brought with me that I wish to get rid of  once and for all. One such baggage that I’m actively sorting and trying to put away once and for all is this Brunello Cucinelli suitcase that has hidden luggage inside. I’ve got one big carry-on in the front and four handbags at the back. My back is sore from carrying this heavy baggage and my knees do not like it! YEsssss i’m talking about my tummy and back fat. Lol This is one expensive luggage that I don’t want to keep. Return to sender!

I know! I know! I said the same thing last year. How I was going to be consistent and I would finish the year strong. I was on a good path but a few too many Mcdonald’s during summer frolicking and a little rain that created the best excuse for me not exercising outdoors, and one too many afternoon naps later I was literally rolling out of summer break. My goodness. I went from looking like Pamela Anderson to the Michelin Man. I wasn’t consistent in my fitness routine but I was consistent in putting it off! Sighssss. When my work trousers began screaming “put me down!” I resolved to truly not just be better in one season but consistently. I think sometimes in life you have to become tired of being tired and put in a place where you desperately want to see change and not just for a minute but to be transformed. Though I love myself no matter what size I am, I am  at a stage where I want to live life to the fullest and I don’t want to find myself in a sick bed unable to do so because I couldn’t say no to a bag of chocolates or be disciplined with my diet. I guess in this season of my life I am practicing the fruit of the spirit ‘self-control’. I refuse to buy bigger clothes! Actually I went through my wardrobe and took out the clothes that couldn’t fit COMFORTABLY anymore. It was a reality check and motivation to reach my goal. When I tell you my wardrobe has space! If i say something it may echo lol

I have given myself some goals. I’ve got two items of clothing I want to fit into. One hopefully by the end of February or mid-March and the other, being the dress above when summer is summering. There’s an additional pressure as well because I am getting ready to attend a huge event year end and I want to look and feel amazing. I will check in from time to time to show you how I’ve been getting on.

Click here to see the start of my journey  https://www.tiktok.com/@tashaknw/video/7460639033073356065?_r=1&_t=ZG-8t7vNExc50D

Enough about fitness. My word for this year is ‘ BUILD’. Simple ain’t it. This year I’m concentrating on building my family (relationships, memories etc), legacy, wealth and the list goes on. I am not trying to chase after certain material things but invest in my children and loved ones. Sometimes we spend a lot of time building things that you forget to build with the ones around you. These projects only give us instant or temporary gratification and when the novelty wears off or it doesn’t go how we expected you find yourself let down and chasing the next high.

This year I have a few adventures that I will be embarking on. You might see me in the skies, on a mountain top or dipping my toe in the choppy seas. I’m considering restarting my studies and doing some DIY around the house. You can visit my instagram account to see what I’m up to. I am both excited and terrified but 2025 will be GREAT I’’m declaring that. While I am expecting wonderful times I am mindful that tough times lay ahead but I don’t worry about that because the bible tells me ‘ DO NOT be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’ Wherever the year takes me or whatever it brings me I will face it with much optimism and positivity. I will allow myself the time to cry and be sad but I will not submit to sadness and depression. I will consistently show up and be the best Kamille I can be. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5oxAMMIn4/?igsh=NWd4OHd4ZzY5MDF2

I’m taking God’s word to heart, I’ve written my vision and made it plain and now I will go through the next 347 days without fear but with joy and great expectation knowing that no matter the situation good or bad God’s got me!!!

My challenge for you this year is to step outside the ordinary, the mundane and live an adventurous life. Go for a walk, take that holiday, find a hobby, show love and kindness to a stranger, Open your heart towards love. Stop worrying about the past, you can’t change it anyway. Rather start truly living in the beauty of today. There are so many gems that are in each day. Take the time to unpack these treasures. Let’s take this year by storm. Doing all the things or trying some of the things that you’ve always wanted to do. Stop fixating on money and the things you don’t have. Otherwise 10 years from now you’ll find yourself in the same spot singing your shoulda coulda wouldas!

Got any goals, resolutions or  Brunello Cucinelli for this year? Well start unpacking them! I hope I’ve inspired you to embrace a different side of yourself and switch to a higher gear this year.

Until next time. May peace and favour be yours. Besos😘