Where a year has gone

A year seems like such a long time, but really it is like I have barely batted an eyelash.  A year ago, I made some big changes to my life and it has not stopped all year.  A year ago, I realized that the relationship I was in wasn't right for either of us and I took the path unknown.  It was a scary step.  Since then I feel like I have learned and experienced a lot.  I lived alone and then moved in with a boy that I am not romantically involved with (which was refreshing).  I've been on some great weekends away, from skiing to the beach to seeing friends and family.  I went on vacation by myself and had a great time.  I have had some great dates and some bad ones.  I met someone that I truly cared about, that obviously didn't feel the same way about me.  I have become closer to family and friends and surrounded myself by people that love me and want to see me succeed as much as I want to for them.  I have progressed in work, taken on more responsibilities and I am getting ready to take my Professional engineers exam. 

Every year I think is going to be "my year".  I don't think that is wrong but I don't think that is right either.  This year, I have pushed myself farther than I ever imagined and I have still come out alive.  I realized that I can do things on my own.  I realized that I have great friends.

This has been a tough year and it isn't over, but I think I have fared pretty well.  I have learned so much about myself and I really am in such a different place than I was a year ago.  A year ago I was looking into the future of the unknown and I was scared... now I look and although it is still unknown I am not so scared. 

The things planned for the next year:

• Visit Family in Florida with Steph
• Weekend trips away with friends and family
• Visiting Dana in Europe
• Going to Oktoberfest for a few friends 30th birthdays and visit at least one other country than Germany while I'm there.
• Going to the Lake
• Passing the PE (hopefully)
• Go to New Orleans for Julie's Bachelorette Party
• Use my reward travel for somewhere on the west coast
• Be a part of Julie's special day

There are many things that I have planned and I can't wait to see what else arises.   Lets see if the next 12-13 months bring as many surprises as the last 12 have.