Honestly? I can’t believe that there are only 28 days left in 2009!!! It’s really hard for me to remember all that happened this year – but I do know that it felt like it took forever to get through, but flew by as well. Let’s see, I began my counseling program – and a brand new career – I took 3 classes in the spring, went to Florida on vacation, had my 1 year dating anniversary, I took 4 classes in the summer, went on vacation to Canada, got engaged, went to some great friend’s weddings, had my bachelorette party in Port Clinton, went to our bridal shower, I took 3 classes in the fall, got married, went on our honeymoon in Cabo, and here I am… 7 weeks later finishing up my fall semester, thinking about the 130 thank you notes we’ve been procrastinating, and packing up the clutter for our NYE party!
You know, you can say in the least that this year was packed solid! But I’ve also grown so much this year, it’s crazy to believe that I started the year not knowing at all where I was going to be professionally – I just knew things weren’t working the way that they were. I am now 100% certain that I’ve found my calling in therapy – and am so excited about applying for a doctoral program (even though it means I have to take the GRE, no excuses)… I’ve made tons of new, amazing friends in through the program as well. I’m incredibly excited about all the possibilities this career has in store for me.
Personally, I met the man of my dreams, and it has been the easiest transition from boyfriend, to fiancé, to husband within 12 months. He’s always been my best friend, and always will be, and that’s why I was the ‘calmest bride’ my friends and family had ever seen! I’m so excited to start our lives together and all that has in store for us – buying a house, starting our family, etc. Also, my family is all healthy and happy, I’ve acquired another family as well – who have been very welcoming. I had the opportunity to travel to two countries (both I’ve been to multiple times, but exciting none-the-less), and got to see all of our friends/family at our wedding. Our puppy is finally feeling better, and he’s the best dog I’ve ever had, super cuddly and excited! Also, I’ve become reacquainted with friends from the past (via Facebook), and I’m happy to be able to catch up on their lives and graces they’ve had since we’ve last spoke.
I’m just truly grateful and blessed to have had this past year to open my eyes to all that is possible in this world. Next year I plan on volunteering through John Carroll more, locally and internationally (if possible). I want to give back to the planet and people less fortunate as I am which will fulfill a spiritual part of me that I was not able to carry out as much as I’d like this past year. I also want to get myself physically, nutritionally, and mentally back on track in 2010! I need a new routine in order to get through this cold and somewhat dark Ohio winter! And I want to cook and entertain for friends and family like I used to… way back when.
My only other dream is to capture all the new moments through photography, a passion I once had that was reignited in me once all my memories over the past seven years were taken away from me through my damaged hard drive… that’s grief that I don’t think I’ll ever get over!!! I hope to utilize this blog in 2010 to show all the goals I’m setting for myself come to fruition. I WANT TO THANK ALL OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY for staying with me through my ups and downs (wedding planning) in 2009, and I plan to make it up to you as much as possible in these upcoming months.
Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!!
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