There will be no year in review...

I have tried writing a year in review twice now... I just don't like how it goes. I guess it could be because half of last year I don't really want to look back on. I am moving forward and that's what I wan to concentrate on. I like where last year has brought me, I like what I have learned in the past year. But there are some parts I wish I could erase... So instead of a year in review here are some lists (I am good at lists).

Things I learned in 2009

• Good things come to those who deserve them
• Things happen when they least expect it
• There comes a time when enough is enough
• It's ok to stand up for yourself, say no and be a bit selfish
• Sometimes cutting all ties with a person is deemed worthy
• It's ok to take chances
• It's ok to let go
• There comes a time when it's someone else's turn to take responsibilty
• I am not a superhero, miracle worker or perfect
• Love does exist
• Not to leave essays until the last minute
• Cheating sometimes works to your advantage (on exams) - until the final comes around
• To study harder, concentrate more on school work towards success
• Folky doesn't like super cold weather
• Nothing is ever as bad as we initially think
• Tomorrow is a new day, and it is what you make of it

Great things that happened in 2009

• I met the man of my dreams
• Kelly and Derek got married
• Baby Slade was born
• Mucho bonding time with Slade and Austin
• Grew closer with my mom
• Realized that even when you think someone hates you - it's possible there is some love in there somewhere.
• I worked for the Independent
• I quit my job (Independent and Michael Hill)
• I went back to school
• I met amazing friends (Andrea, Cassie, Jessi and Trista)
• I gained a new perspective on life
• Started my Dad book
• I tried new things (food, music, books and activities)

Things that made me a stronger person

• Realizing that I am worth more than I was aiming for
• Standing up for myself
• Changing my number, starting over and not looking back
• My Grandma's passing
• Disagreements with family
• Going back to school
• Leaving home (again - although it was more difficult this time around)
• A long distance relationship
• My amazing network of friends and family
• Finding ways to express myself and work through my issues, anger, hurt and disappointment
• Taking chances
• Cutting ties