Happy New Year!

As I look back at this last year, I could easily decide that it was, in fact, the year from hell. I experienced changes in my job, starting school, struggling with finances and moving all while going through a painful separation.

Upon closer reflection, I find that I have lost 25lbs., I am no longer worried about money (though there never seems to be enough), and I find myself making decisions and dreaming not of what I want to happen, but about the good things happening all around me.

The visit home was a great for me in this regard, because people I hadn't seen in years commented on how things were going. Almost everyone said I looked really good, or asked how things were going. I had nothing negative to say to these remarks, because the truth is: things are great.

I want to take a moment to thank some very special people in my life. If you aren't on the list, well... listen to some Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" and you'll be glad you aren't on that list either.

Josh, my wonderful friend and companion- thank you for your warmth
Scott and Erik- you have been incredibly supportive and generous, thank you!
Greg- you let me lean on you (literally) and I am so grateful
Jamie and Sara- I miss you both and hope post Starbucks life is going well!
Starbucks 9605- Thank you for welcoming me into your family so readily
My loving family- I am as strong as I am because of all of your love and support
Laurel- Always.

Happy 2010 to you all. May it be you find a new blessing each day, and a reason to dream.