Goodbye 2010

Just as fast as this year began, it is finished... wow!  Just a few weeks ago I was telling my mom that 2010 might be the best year I've had yet.  As I reflect on this I decided - it is.


Sure, 2010 was filled with tribulations.  Nothing is unmitigated.  It is the imperfections in life that make life, well, life.  Who likes breaking up?  Who likes when their best friend moves to another state?  Who likes watching their beloved dog get old (don't deny it, Dad...)?  I realize now, I am thankful for the struggles.  Sometimes it is not about doing what you "like".  These situations have made me stronger, wiser.  It has made me appreciate life.  Plus, I'm learning how to focus my thoughts onto the positives in my life ....  Mind Control [something else to add the things to work on list]

A glimpse @ 2010 highlights

      

       -  Graduating from college, while sitting next to my brother. 

       -  Traveling Europe with two of my favorite people in the world.  
       -  Cruising to Alaska with the Scholey clan.
       -  Driving to Yellowstone & watching my cousin get married (the first of 12!).
       - Skiing Mt. Ashland over spring break.
       -  My surprise 22nd birthday party.  
       - 1st trip to Seattle (How I'd never been there before is beyond me!!?!).
       - Meeting Hayley (thank you facebook marketplace).
       - Rekindling an old, cherished friendship.
       - Acceptance to (and starting!) graduate school.



I'm capping off new years with my dearest friends  sisters.  Life-long friends are rare, and I am beyond blessed to have a few.  Despite this whole "growing up" thing (which means spending less time together), I hold them close in my heart always.  ♥