It's been quite sometime since my last post. I think about posting often, but never quite get to it. So, tonight I thought this would be a nice start to a fresh and exciting new year. 2009 was not a great year for us. From the start, it had a bad vibe about it. In mid-January we had to move rather unexpectedly because the townhouse we were living in had major water damaged caused from a leak on the roof and in order to be repaired we couldn't live there. So, we found a house, packed (kind of) and moved all within 14 days. All of this as I was beginning my last semester at Rochester College. You see, God really does have a sense of humor, because the only thing I really selfishly begged for at the start of the year was for nothing crazy to happen because I really needed to finish school! Then, I didn't want to walk for graduation in May and I prayed for a stomach virus so that I wouldn't have to walk...that prayer was answered...loud and clear. The entire night before graduation I was extremely ill, BUT it was gone and I felt great come 9 a.m. the morning of graduation! I'm telling you...He does have a sense of humor! Be careful what you pray for!!
2009 was also a year that brought great loss to many friends and family. In late May, Enrique's mom passed away. I can't recall a year where some many people close to me lost someone that they loved.
Now, 2009 wasn't just completely filled with bad "luck", it had some good points through out. I got to meet some amazing people, I was able to reconnect with friends from my past for the first time in about 20 years. My family and I were fortunate enough to spend a couple days in Northern Michigan, which is beautiful no matter when you get to visit. We traveled to a couple of places out of state that we have wanted to go. We got to visit with family that we don't see often. I started a graduate program in hopes that I'll be finished when the economy is back on track. 2009 did have many blessings; my husband and I both still have jobs-in Michigan, that says a lot; our children are happy, healthy, and loved; we have a roof over our heads; and have grown closer to each other by learning to talk with each other and come to better solutions for things.
I am not very pessimistic about anything. Normally, I am a very optimistic person, but 2009 was not my year for optimism. So I welcome this year 2010 like a long lost friend-with open arms and open mind. I haven't really made any resolutions this year. I never seem to get to them. BUT I have set goals. My first is to get organized at some point. I know this will help my mental well-being tremendously! The second, is to lose LOTS of weight. I know that seems generic because everyone does it at the beginning of a new year, but this year it will be different for me. I have decided that I must take care of myself as well as my family. I decided that I am important too. So, I will be making sure everyone eats better, gets a little more active, and feels better because of it. I plan to make more home-cooked meals and save money on groceries and eating out. My goals is 60-70 pounds, sound like a lot, but really is only about 5-6 pounds per month. Third, is to build my friendships with my family and friends into stronger relationships (I feel this is already off to a good start).
Having said all that....HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours! May 2010 be an amazing year!!
Until next time~
Kelly
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