2010 was a year of ups and downs, but the ups outweighed the downs. I do wish friends and family didn't have to deal with health problems, nobody had to deal with disappointment or stress, I could figure out the whole organization/non-procrastination thing and that friends didn't have to move - but still the ups are numerous!
New little ones to love, goals accomplished, more friends to enjoy, the knowledge that there is really someone out there for everyone (including me!), realizing that strength is learned and earned, rediscovering old loves of all types.
Dreams of losing weight and gaining a Kitchen Aid mixer were realized. I ran my first 5K and then 10K. Ventured even further into discovering new foods (of course now maintaining that weight loss is getting more challenging!) and cooking with others I had only tasted.
I keep thinking about 2010 and thinking about how lucky I really am! I have my health (and that's a bit better now even), a job I love (most of the time), a roof over my head, a car to get me to see those that I miss (even if it is on its last legs!), love and a wealth of family and friends that help me get through the ups and downs of life.
2011 looks like it's going to be an interesting year and I can't wait! There are trips planned to Indianapolis, Washington (IL), Nashville, Michigan, Scrap Inn (or scrapbook camp as someone calls it!) and St. Louis just to name a few... Friends planning weddings and having babies while other's babies grow up. More dishes to try and ;the weight goal to be maintained. Got a presidency of an almost all-male organization to deal with and more Speech Coaching to do... Time with a certain guy, family and friends, trips to the city, a move to make, stuff to get rid of and organize what is staying...
I love my life!
Now, I do want to make a few resolutions and post them here so that I have a bit of accountability...
1. Maintain that weight loss!
2. Run more (maybe even a 15K or half-marathon)
3. Get rid of more stuff!
4. Keep spending time with those that I love
5. Work on anti-procrastination techniques
6. Keep getting myself in better shape financially and save up for that car down payment
Let's see how I do!
