Hello?

1. What was the single best thing that happened this past year?

Probably going to church and finding a better way to deal with what life throws at you.

2. What was the single most challenging thing that happened?

Losing people. I lost the most important man in my life… and no I’m talking about my 5 year relationship ending, I’m talking about my Grandpa John. He’s the happiest, most honest and respectful man I’ve ever had in my life. No one has and probably never will be comparable to him but I’m going to anyway because I deserve the best of the best. 

3. What was an unexpected joy this past year?

Meeting new people, my coworkers, just all the wonderful people that came out of nowhere when I needed them. I couldn’t be more happier with the people I’m ending 2011 with.

4. What was an unexpected obstacle?

Obviously I wasn’t expecting to be single but I am and I’ve dealt with it. Definitely hard when you’re literally thrown to a curb 200 miles away from home and you find out you’ve been lied to for years<—- that makes me sound bitter=X Things happen for a reason and I see the reason now and it happened for the best.

5. Pick three words to describe 2011.

1. Kiss. 2. My. 3. A$$. lol Worst year ever!

6. Pick three words your friends and family would use to describe your 2011 (don’t ask them; guess based on how you think they see you).

Hard, learning experience, growing up… idk. It happens and you have to pick yourself up and keep on going.

7. Pick three words your friends would use to describe their 2011 (again, without asking).

Idk… we all had rough patches but I hope they had a more enjoyable year than I did.

8. What were the best books you read this year?

Goodness… I forgot their names already=P (They weren’t part of a series lol) I promise they were good though! One had me crying and on the edge of my seat, “These Things Hidden”.

9. With whom were your most valuable relationships?

Tiff and Jazz. Tiff has been there through every tough moment this year (my whole life really). I learned no matter how much time passes or we lose touch for a bit, I can call her in the middle of the night and miles away and she will come get me!! And Jasmine because she’s been miles away but still someone I can always count on to hear me out, calm me down, cheer me up and make me laugh out loud!

10. What was your biggest personal change from January to December of this past year?

My life isn’t dedicated to one person anymore! I’m living for myself these days and it’s quite freeing and more enjoyable than I imagined.

11. In what way(s) did you grow emotionally?

Well I’ve learned to keep an handle on my emotions. “Don’t cry spilled milk” in the words of my Grandma=) This happen and you take them for what they are, there’s no point in crying all the time.

12. In what way(s) did you grow spiritually?

Thank Jesus he found a way to get me to church and really find my spiritual self. I’ve learned to accept God in my heart first before any human being. As people we’re always going to make mistakes but God is perfect and he’ll never let me down!

13. In what way(s) did you grow physically?

Ohh man=( I promise I’m gonna go to the gym everyday in 2012. It was rough this year and I let things get out of hand.

14. In what way(s) did you grow in your relationships with others?

The obstacles I faced this year has brought me closer to people that matter and has pushed the ones that don’t out of the picture.

15. What was the most enjoyable part of your work (both professionally and at home)?

Realizing that my coworkers are more than just that. They were there for me everyday and I’m so grateful for that. And those kiddos are always so cute and enjoy them everyday!

16. What was the most challenging part of your work (both professionally and at home)?

Getting yelled at for the first time! Having my personal drama show up to work and trying to balance both.

17. What was your single biggest time waster in your life this past year?

Crying.

18. What was the best way you used your time this past year?

Drunk nights with my bestie and my new BFF!

19. What was biggest thing you learned this past year?

Don’t let that hatred infect you! Don’t stop loving! Don’t stop moving! Just keep swimming!!

20. Create a phrase or statement that describes 2011 for you.

Go get em soldier! lol