Thank you. This blog has served as a safe space; connecting me to readers all over the world for us since 2019. For that I am truly grateful. I was first encouraged to start this blog by a friend who felt that that I had a lot to say. (It turned out she was right. Thank you, Lisa. ) This space has helped me to find my voice and my niche. It has been a blessing to witness to my evolution on here as well as learning the cathartic power of community. It has been quite the journey. Thank you for walking with me. You have seen me through good times and hard times. You have witnessed the publication of two poetry collections. You have read about my heartbreaks, my life's work, my struggles and much more. I am moving to Substack and I would love if you would come along. If you wish to continue this journey with me, please use the link below. Anella's Bits and Pieces Don't forget to hit the subscribe button so you can be the first to read future posts. Once again, thank yo
As 2022 ends, I greet it with nothing but sheer gratitude. This year was not without its challenges, but there was also the moments of joy. Photo captured in September 2022 I am grateful for the good, the bad and everything in between. I am also grateful for this space where I get to show up as my authentic self and where my writing doesn't have to be perfect. There are a few things I will remember most about 2022 - Surviving Covid-19. My family and friends surviving Covid-19. Fighting acne. Loving and losing. Finding a skincare routine that works. Learning to let go of what wasn't mine. Shedding dead weight. I took my meditation practice seriously. I took my healing seriously. Going back to therapy. Wondering if I would meet my deadlines for my book. Fighting imposter syndrome. Fighting depression. Finding love and not knowing it was love. Launching my second book. Deciding to give love a chance. P