I could have sworn January was two weeks ago at most. Time has flown and so has all the wahala we were faced with this year.
Quarter life crisis? Done and dusted! (Although, it almost dusted me.)
We have hit the mid year mark and that means we have to go over our ’24 things for 2024′. One third of the things done and dusted, lets do a quick review:
- Market stalls
We (Chateaux) had a stall at Farmer’s Market and we sold that six figure revenue I keep yapping about in my 24 things for 2024! A big shout out to the person lurking in the picture for being the best sales assistant!
2. Publish 2 books
The goose that lays golden eggs, writing. I have been doing alot of it lately and I can only attribute that to being divinely inspired. Seriously, I am not running out of words but it is better than writer’s block so I will take the win and shut up!
3. Couch set
Welcome to my house! I can finally call it that. It was empty aside from my bed, y’know, humble beginnings. The middle of this story is far from humble as we have almost fully furnished this baby of mine. I have really enjoyed watching my space become more reflective of the sanctuary I have in my head!
4. Get another dog
World, meet Olly, the newest addition to my little family. Yes, I still want more dogs! Olly is playful and sweet, loves being held and cuddled and she is getting along okay with our first baby, Coh. Olly has separation anxiety and abandonment issues but she is a darling. We absolutely love her and we (read as ‘I’) want more DOGS!
5. Invest in the hobbies
I continue to write for the weekend Nation as a fake millennial (I am Gen Z). I still enjoy showering people with my unsolicited advice and receiving feedback from my loyal and beautiful readers. I always want to hear from you guys because I grow with each comment. My email is ready to receive your comments, questions, queries, etc.
Email: myraokumu@gmail.com
6. 6-figure revenue for Chateaux
SEE THE FIRST ONE! x
7. Speak at events
I was invited as a speaker for the Girl Up elevate Future Leaders Mentorship program at Stella Maris to share my career trajectory as a Medical Microbiologist. Full time writer, yes but that does not take away from the fact that I am a proud Microbiologist!
The Utawaleza Sharing Session, where I got to read excerpts from my books. I have never read to a crowd in my life, with my only audience being Abdullah. It was thrilling and exciting, I loved it!
2024 has been, as promised, a year full of beautiful people an amazing memories. Yes, I have had moments where I thought it was the end but my new year resolutions have come true each time. I am grateful, as always, for all the good things that happen in my favor.
I still have half the year to go and I will be here to show you what happens when one is consistent with their goals, plans for success and follows through.
Love,
The girl living her dreams.
Myra Trudea Okumu 