2005

2005 is almost over. Can you believe it?? I want to do Christmas all over again - to enjoy the time more .. and now we have to face the new year already!

Its been a not so bad year for me. Some bad things, some good things - so guess its all been balanced out somehow & I cant really complain about it. Here are some ups to the past year:

*have bonded more with karla & anthony & the rest of the kids too
*learning to have a better relationship with jeff
*have renewed a friendship with erin & lauren
*have learned from others & myself that its better to stick up for yourself - so do it!
*have learned to appreciate myself - no matter what i look like. have to believe that im beautiful, funny, sometimes smart (when the brains aworking) and we should all feel this way about ourselves.. no matter what anyone says to us (or dont say)
*having a sense of humor adds richness to your life
*have a new new job that i appreciate very much

There have been some difficult times during the past few years. But everyday its a learning experience. You cant go back & you cant beat yourself over the head for things you didnt do, you should have done...so on. Shoulda, woulda, coulda - but Didnt. So you move on...

Its good sometimes for the end of something, to reflect back on how things went, what you can improve, what you can continue to learn & grow from. Every new year you have to look at yourself and what you want to change either about yourself or your life. Set your goals - you make them come true, great..if you dont.. then put them on the list for next year.. no worries. Its just better to try to enjoy life more instead of just exsisting in it - LIVE IT. We all have to remind ourselves of that sometimes.