Usually around this time I recap my year and promise myself all the wonderful changes I am going to make to enrich my life and the life of those around me. Since I am not a huge fan of change, I think I'll at least stick to this "tradition" but because I'm not feeling particularly verbose, it will be presented in the form of a list.
1. I retired from the fire department. It sucked and was necessary but the half-hearted goodbye hurt worse than the actual leaving.
2. Moved across the country. Awesome, spectacular, terrifying change. Possibly one of the best decisions I have made in my life.
3. Married JB. Yeah, that guy. Definitely the best decision I have made in my life.
4. Said goodbye to my paternal grandmother. Thankfully, I was able to actually say goodbye and then days later witness first hand the love and bond that she shared with my grandpa shown through stories, pictures and precious, heart-twisting comments from the man who loved her most.
5. Bought a new house. Carpet and paint... famous last words. In fact, it is almost finished. Nothing makes a marriage stronger like renovations. No, seriously. We are having a blast!
6. Managed to rent my house to three consecutive renters all without a gap in tenancy. (Two of which defaulted and left their leases early.)
7. Went through a cancer scare and came out of it healthier and happier, even if I am short one ovary and a useless appendix. I don't need 'em anyway.
7. Adopted a second dog, er puppy. The perfect addition to the family, even if I am scrambling to remember all my puppy training tricks.
I'd have to say, 2010 was a great year. It had it's share of heartache and frustrations but I really can't complain. I'm loved by many family and friends and I have many opportunities opened to me. I am truly blessed.
As for 2011, I anticipate great things. I don't have any resolutions, per say but I do have a few things I really want to accomplish. As always, I want to eat healthier and get back to exercising daily and having a more positive outlook about my body. I intend to continue to grow my relationship with JB and create a positive and healthy example not only for my step-son but also any future additions to the family. I will call my grandpa more. I may not be able to check on him in person, but I don't want him to ever wonder if I love him. Finally, I'm going to relax. That's right. I am going to find more time for doing a whole lot of nothing. No worrying, no fretting, no cleaning. Just enjoying my life for what it is and finding contentment in the day to day mundane.
I'm excited for the next year of my life. Things could only get better from here, even if they stayed exactly the same.
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