NYNM

" New year, new me," sighed Meghan. She always heard people say it every year, yet nothing changes. She wants to make it her dream to show everyone that the meaning could be true. This past year has been tiring and eye opening for her. When the year twenty-twenty two started; she had a dream of changing her life completely, but God had other plans.

Meghan was a twenty twenty one graduate, and working at McDonald's since she was sixteen. It was tiring working a full time job, and trying to find a decent college to attend. Most children her age didn't work and attend school. At the beginning of twenty twenty two, she got a promotion to become a manager. She only had five months until she graduated, but her grades were slipping due to work. Early April, she had thoughts of dropping out because she couldn't raise her grades fast enough. She even started therapy and took a lot from it. The therapist said, " If you have to choose between school and work choose school. The job will always be there, but your education won't." Ms.Hill have quotes to look back on when I feel a certain way. She says, time only moves as fast as us; a job doesn't wait on you; take your time and everything will work out in your favor. Once she figured out how to manage her schedule, her grades were improving, and her work became outstanding.

Thankfully, with the grace of God, she graduated with a 3.0 GPA.

After she graduated, she started working and saving for college. Even though she wasn't making much, she still managed to save. Meghan didn't know exactly what she was saving to do, but she knew she had to in order to find a living. By December, she was worn out with working twelve hour shifts everyday, and dealing with other people problems. She couldn't live the life she wanted. She knew her passion wasn't a restaurant owner, so why build a life around it? Meghan came up with a plan to change her life completely. On Christmas Day, she wrote down everything she wanted to accomplish within twenty twenty three. She stated she wanted a new direction of work; something she'll love. She wanted to make twice as much. She finally wanted to settle down and just work on herself. "Here goes nothing," she said sitting with the letter in hand.

New Years Day, she was at the bar alone thinking of her resolution. She thought it was a hoax. Thinking to herself, "I feel so stupid now." On the way back home, she came across a nice looking guy. He was tall, shiny, brownskin, and carried himself like he had a purpose. He held the door open to the lobby apartments. "Thank you and happy new years sir," Meghan said. He chuckled and complimented her. He told her his name was Liam, and he recently moved in. He was from New Jersey, single, and trying new things. Moving was a big step for him, and he didn't know anything about North Carolina. She asked about his passions, and what he would love to do in life. He calmly said, " Build homes, and give families a home and not just a house." She seen in his eyes he was really passionate about retailing. He made sure to listen and ask questions to keep the feeling neutral. They started conversing for almost an hour before they parted ways. Before she could leave him, he asked for her jumber to stay in touch. She was hesitant at first, but finally agreed.

"Looks like my resolution is looking better than I expected," she said. A few weeks later, he asked her out for dinner and had a surprise waiting. He asked her to be his girlfriend, as he found everything he wanted. Everyone in the restaurant applauded them and congratulated them. Unexpectedly she lost her job, but a better opportunity came forward. Meghan started working as a realtor with her boyfriend, and she was skeptical at first until she sold her first house. Even though Meghan saved up thousands of dollars for college, Liam suggested she didn't waste it on a school. Instead build a life for her family, and mainly herself to keep a living.

When June came around, Liam wanted to propose. He seen Meghan for her as she is. She didn't expect to become married so soon, but when its right its right. Meghan thought she wasn't good enough for him even when he said she was. While preparing for the wedding, she notice that she was changing. She didn't feel like herself, so she scheduled a doctor's appointment and was scared. They ran all tests and everything came back negative except one. She was twenty weeks pregnant and didn't know. Once Liam found out, he couldn't hold in his excitement. He always wanted to be a dad, and Meghan wanted to be a mom. Even though it happened sooner than later, they were grateful for their gift from God. Liam renovated their homes to make nurseries and more comforting for a baby. Meghan started getting sicker than usual and scheduled a doctor's appointment.

The doctors told her not to worry its normal. Hours after she checked in, they noticed she was farther along than they thought. Instead of having eight weeks, it'll be four or less," chuckled the doctor after finding their mistake. Meghan was shocked and not expecting that. They told her due date would be December 7th and get ready in case it'll be sooner. Meghan and Liam had their baby on time at 7:07 am. A healthy chunky baby boy. They couldn't believe they were starting a family so soon. Once they were able to leave the hospital, Meghan just stared at them wondering how she got a perfect life. Looking back at her young days, she seemed happy to have to go through it. Just to live in the moment, nd take the risk. "Lets see what next year has planned," she chuckled to herself.