So, I haven’t written a blog in a LONG time. I’ve just had so many things on my mind these last few days. 

What has really stood out to me over this New Year transition, is the way things change. The way things work out just amazes me. I find that many of the things that have transpired in my life I would never have imagined if I thought about it years ago. It’s amazing to see the people who remain in your life and those that just fade away. After time and tribulations you see who is really there for you, and who those seasonal people are who are not truly invested. You also see what you as a person can deal with, what you can handle. 

And that has been the true thought-wrenching thing in my life lately. Who have I become? Especially after finishing the year and my college career so close together, I have to look up and say “who am I now”? Who am I going to be in a year, two years, three, five? How am I different than who I was two, three, five years ago? So let me take a minute for myself, if you will join me….

What I do know is that I have come a long way (Personally, Spiritually, Emotionally, Academically…) But what is more important is the investment that I’ve made as a person. I’ve truly changed my attitudes and though it happened so fast, I don’t regret any of it. It’s so clear to me what’s really important to me in life and I’m glad that i’m not wasting time on the things that are not. I appreciate the wonderful people that I have in my life, and the various people that no longer are, for you all have taught me some truly important lessons. But most of all, I’m blessed. I’m blessed to have been able to get where I am and to have the opportunity to explore life in the way that I’m able to. 

And as life this year unfolds, and in the years following, I welcome positive, wonderful experiences and fresh, ambitious goals as they come. I welcome new developments in my spirituality, new commitments in my life, new additions to my family, and new outlooks as they arise. I’m proud of where I am, and where I’m headed. So as I turn a new year, I mourn the trials and tribulations of 2010, because Lord knows there where a plenty (moment of silence). But I also learn from them and discard them. Because who wants to carry last year around on their back. Not me!

So here’s to accepting and overcoming new challenges; to becoming the best teacher I can be; to a even better, more fulfilling relationship; to enduring and strengthening familial bonds; and to being the best friend I know how to be. And most importantly to sharing a spreading love far and wide, because every day is a blessing and every year is miracle.

Hope and Hearts <3