Introducting the girl named mya

Hello, there! I hope you’re doing well and I appreciate you stopping by. Thank you for also taking a look at my introduction post! Since you’re here reading this, I wanted my letter to you to be where you get to know me a little bit. As well as learning more of what I’ll do and what to expect from my blog. This post is something like the very first page of a brand-new book you just opened! I officially welcome you to Mya, Lately!

If this is the first time you’ve read anything from me, you’ll definitely feel the Southern-ness that comes from here! Being from Florida and moving to a place up north, I got to experience that small joy that is planted into your heart when you’re in a new environment. The different seasons, architecture, and the many other changes that you wouldn’t necessarily see from where you’re originally from.

That inspired me to embrace the simplicity even if I fall in love with something as small as trees changing colors or seeing deer prance everywhere. A new place comes with new beginnings and opportunities to see what’s in store ahead.

For some time now, I’ve felt this tug on my heart— a little nudge from God telling me that it’s time to stop performing and start being. Just like the Bible Verse:

Romans 12:2 saying, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”  (NLT)

Most of my childhood, I’ve fought with people-pleasing or adapting to become someone to be accepted by others around me. It would be family to even other kids in middle school all the way up to high school. Not only just people, but also societal standards after graduating of doing that they said true “success” was. Graduate high school, then enroll in college, and get your sights on a career to make a livelihood in a competitive world. So much has changed from job requirements to how certain degrees have changed made me realize something bigger.

There is no true expectation that we have to follow to live a life we can enjoy. We will encounter many things that we base our decisions off of but who’s to say it’s wrong? For example, I’ve paused my school career but debt had followed and I’m debating if college is even worth it. Learning the importance of a degree may not be needed for someone who finds joy or creativity with their passion. This is where my story truly begins.

Where Mya Is Now

Within the last two years, I’ve had a total of four jobs including the one I’m working at now. I noticed a pattern among all the jobs I’ve worked at and it’s one from each category. I’ve worked at a warehouse club. grocery store, coffeehouse, and now retail. Each one had different types of people I met while seeing the many walks those people took. Some had degrees or some chose not to go to school. Others found enjoyment working where they were or used the job to pass time.

It’s very interesting to me how many people didn’t regret the decision they made. When I thought of how I had to work a regular job instead of finishing my degree, I’d think I was making the worst decision of my life. Oddly enough, it’s widely acceptable now and people are more sure than ever what they want to do with their life.

Mya pouring some cold brew while she works as a barista wearing a green apron

Mya sitting in the back room taking her 15 min break to rest

I work in retail at a department store where I’m learning different positions and getting that experience. Folding clothes, packing orders, and even processing returns. The one thing I absolutely love about my job is the people there along with how perfect the hours are. I don’t have to spend a lot of time there and my hours are something I can’t be more than grateful for.

Being able to get an idea of my hours are and how much is needed from me, I’m able to have a good balance of being at home now. My previous jobs would take most of my time throughout the week and I wouldn’t be able to do the things I wanted. Especially having a routine, I wanted to have a schedule where I know I can spend my morning or afternoon slow. Whether that was taking care of myself or even winding down playing a video game.

Now, I can work on my blog to spending time with God. I’m more than thankful for my position and I realized how valuable time is when I’m getting older. It also has something to do with seeing how fast the world is and how anxiousness comes all around you. I can’t wait for the days ahead when I get to see how I’ll spend my days from here on out.

What You’ll See On Here

There will be a wide collection of all things that I want to post on Mya Lately! These will be things like my experiences and my thoughts that I wish to share. Hopefully they will give value or maybe be entertained as you read this online blog of mine. I want this to be a place where everything I document will go as I’m adulting.

Some things I’ll plan or might unexpectedly happen, but everything will still try into the main concept I mentioned. One day I may be in the mood to cook while others I’ll have a heart-to-heart. I really like the concept of being an online sister or best friend where you’ll join me as I share my days growing up.

Mya made a matching couple drink set on an order of drinks that came out.

Mya getting ready for work and showing what time it is before she needs to leave.

Mya's hand looking through the shirts at Hollister to see what sizes they had.

Mya taking a photo of a table that had denim pants sitting on them.

Mya in the fitting room seeing if she enjoys the pants on her.

Mya bought books from Books A Million when she went Christmas shopping.

A pot of Chili that Mya made all by herself after learning from her mother.

Mya windowshopping in Bath and Body Works, smelling a candle that's butterscotch scented.

I’m still pretty young and why hold back simply just to stay in a bubble. My mind will expand and the more creative I can be, I wish to showcase that. I too also wish to create individuality within myself based on things I may like. Through colors, patterns, inspirations, you name it! As far as common things, I would love to share my path of learning my own personal style with clothes. Even with home decor, writing, cooking, and anything that brings me joy.

Key Pillars of Content

Growing My Relationship with Christ: Facing the reality of how I am with God and understanding the importance of being a God-fearing woman. Sharing my testimony to even having discussions.
Documenting Small Moments: Enjoying the seasonal changes and embracing the ordinary days of my life as I’m growing up.
Creating a Well Fulfilled Life: Working towards personal goals like getting my first house to investing in a good car. This is where I prepare and I do all things I feel at peace.
Adulting and Health: Things like getting my health in check, learning why exercising is important, and getting into eating a balanced diet. Growing up includes being responsible for one’s self too!

Final Words and Thoughts From Mya

Before I bring this to a close, I do hope that I can take this blog beyond in more ways than I imagined it to. I don’t want to perfect my writing or hold back on anything I wish to put on here because I’m still young and learning a lot about life. Maybe years from now, my vocabulary will grow stronger and my experiences could turn into wisdom.

Hopefully one day, this blog will help one or two of you and it’ll make me happy to know that someone came across my site and they took something away from it.

I hope to inspire you and I look forward to what’s to come of this. Even though know it’s still early, but I already feel great that this is the first step to starting something new. I will tune back in later, but until next time, so long and take care! Thank you for reading and have a great day/evening/afternoon!

Love, Mya