Welcome 2012

I'm always amazed when we reach a new year, and I realize all the things I did in the last year. January 2011 seems like forever ago. I had some ideas of how I wanted the year to go. Some of the plans I had at that point followed through, and others didn't. Such is life, but even though not everything worked out exactly how I had it pictured in my my mind, I still have to say that it wasn't a bad year. In fact, some pretty darn awesome things happened in 2011! And some things were even better than expected.

Some highlights of the year:

I became an aunt!

I got an internship.

I discovered a love for Colorado. Maybe I would feel differently if I were there during the winter with a bunch of snow all around... But as for right now, I have a love for Colorado.

That brings up the Denver Publishing Institute! That's right. I'm certified in publishing. Take that.

I went to ConTour. Definitely not something I thought I'd ever do. Man, that was fun. I'm such a nerd.

Midnight showing of Harry Potter!

Speaking of Harry Potter, I got to see the Harry Potter exhibit at the Seattle Science Center, which was brilliant. That was a good day.

I visited some old friends in Idaho. I can't believe that was this year.

I saw a total of three plays: Wicked, Les Mis, and Cinderella. Love!

I once again did not complete NaNoWriMo on time. Ha. Still a good experience though, and I have another half novel under my belt. HUZZAH!

I discovered my pioneer ancestry.

I moved.

I could go on, but I think that's a pretty good list for starters.

I don't know what this year will hold, and I would be lying if I said that the future holds no anxiety for me, but one of my resolutions is to get a better handle on stress. So here's taking a deep breath and telling 2012 to bring it on. Judging by the way life has gone so far, I'd say that once again there will hardships and there will be blessings and in the end I'll still be saying it was good and worth it. I will learn as I try to progress and reach goals and there will be times where things won't go according to plan. That's not the worst thing in the world. Sometimes, things work out better than what you expected or planned. So welcome 2012. I have no idea what this year will bring, but I think it's going to be good. Cheers.