And so 2008 comes to a close. I was trying to think about the past year and reflect upon my successes and exciting moments and I started getting a little weepy (it can happen sometimes). Here are my favorite 2008 happenings:
-meeting wonderful women who are accepting and inspiring. oh, and they are true friends.
-Paying off a HUGE credit card balance by myself and not incurring interest
-singing my concert (and preparing for it, making arrangements for it, etc). This was big for me and something I never thought would actually happen. It built my self esteem and I felt so amazing after it.
-Reading just to read - this was something I previously stopped doing. For a while I was reading just to get better arguments for "my side" and now I am embracing knowledge and relaxing with a good story
-Preparing for my wedding and having fun with it
-fostering a fulfilling relationship with Freddy
-sticking with my 366 photo project
In 2008 my word of the year was peace. And I do feel that I was happier, full of a sense of being ok with me and my life. It was a good word and I thank it.
And now I introduce to you (drum roll please) my word for 2009: CHANGE. There are lots of changes going on in my life this upcoming year. I am getting married. I will be moving out and starting my own life in my own place (wherever that will be), I will need to change how I think about money, food, my lifestyle. I'm not going to lie, I am nervous. This will be a momentous year. And I just have to say to myself that change is good and I will enjoy the ride.
Happy 2009 filled with lots of blessings.
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Congrats on an exciting year filled with peace and a renewed self esteem. As one of your true friends I acknowledge you and all the good things in your life and the great things you have to look forward to in 2009.
xo
Congrats on all your accomplishments in '08 and I know '09 is going to be a great year for you! I think we have all gained a lot of clarity this past year, and for myself I know I owe a lot of it to my supportive girls who have been there for me and given me courage. I love you Kathleen and Happy New Year!!!
Glad to hear that 2008 was successful for you, Kathleen. I loved looking at your photos. Best of luck with the remainder of your wedding preparations, and yes hopefully 2009 will be a year of positive changes for all of us (As promised by soon-to-be president Obama : D)
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