Someone asked me yesterday what my New Year's Resolution is for 2010. At first my response was a little bs and just simply said I'm just going to enjoy life more. That's not entirely true though. I have a compulsion to making goals. It's the competitive spirit of which I BREATHE! It's just how I function and the way I wired. Regardless it got me thinking of this past year and I thought I'd do a recap to help me set my goals for 2010. I'm going to break it down for ya (thanks to Chicago for the idea)
Family:
My grandmother got sick this year. Another hernia, of which she's had multiple surgeries for already. We have been searching for a surgeon who will even do the surgery and that's been the struggle, but we have progress and it looks like we found a Surgeon at KU Medical, which is close to my mom. Keep her in your prayers.
My Brother continues to amaze me every day. He has lost over 50 lbs this past year and continues his journey. He lives in his own apartment in Grandview and enjoys life to the fullest. If everyone showed 1/5 of the love and forgiveness that people with Downs Syndrome showed the world would be a great place to live in.
My mom, her husband Sam and my brother came out around July 4th. First time my brother had been on a plane and the first time they had been to NYC. It was nice to see them finally. They had a good time, the busy-ness of Canal St was too much for my mother, but they were sports and had a great time!
Project Hotdog: was my approach to my father and I's relationship. While things still aren't 100% they are better and he is slowly coming around. I flew to STL and we went to a Cardinals game in September and had a great time. It was nice just to be with us.
My cousin Carol has apparently redecorated her house, which i am excited to see and meet her new beau as well. I miss my cooking Sundays, and our glasses of wine that always ended up in bottles of wine conversations.
Lastly, my aunt went through an awful wreck and home change, but according to my mom they finally have a beautiful place that just suits them.
Friends:
I was able to see my friends back home a couple times in 2009. I don't know what I would do without them. Sure I have found friends here whom I cherish, but it's those lifetime friends you never forget. They are my rock when I just need some grounding. I love my family dearly but you should always surround yourself with friends who will tell you the truth, no matter if you get your feelings hurt.
Work:
For the first 3/4 of the year I wanted to be in non-profit again. I finally realized it just wasn't time yet and that I'm very content with where I am. So moving forward...once KYle graduates then the process will begin again. I did move stores recently in December to what I feared would be a rough situation. I loved my last team dearly, but I was welcomed with open arms and it's been a positive change for me and them.
Kody/new apt:
Yes he gets his own section. We had moved downstairs to the main floor August 1 simply because it is bigger and has direct access to the backyard. I took the first week off to unpack, decorate and simply make it home for us. Best thing I ever did! Soon after I began looking for dogs. Kyle continuously knocked down my ideas, but if you know me, I don't give up and always get what I want. So I found an ad on craigslist for 2 dachshunds in NJ. When I spoke to her about the male the owner was very eager for me to meet them. So I just told Kyle when he got home that I was going to Jersey to see a dog and if he doesn't bite me he's coming home. To be fair he simply said, you know I don't want this, but I'm not going to stop you. It was the best decision of 2009. He is the love of our lives and the joy in my heart. Yes I have become that person who loves their pet like it's a child and quite frankly he is our child right now. After only about 3 weeks of training he was house broken and kennel trained. He feels very loved and his personality is like no other. EVERYONE who meets him, just loves him.
Love:
Kyle and I are better than ever. While we had a couple months in 2009 that could have been make or break, it was worth it. I am firm believer in sticking with it and it paid off. I have never been more happy with someone in my life and I look forward to the years to come!
I felt before I set goals for 2010 I needed to remember 2009.
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