Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2010

Truth be told, I am glad 2010 is over.  As I "wrote" this post in my mind I had all intentions of writing about how 2010 was one of the most emotionally draining years of my life.   I wanted to focus on how there was a 6 month time period where nothing went well....................we struggled with Gwen not walking and felt as though our entire lives were spent keeping her from melting down, how there was family drama, work drama, and a cat that felt our house was a litter box (we said goodbye to Sebastian in July 2010).  I wanted to mention how one of the lowest points in my life occurred in 2010 when I took my jewelry box, with all my prized possessions, and chucked it against the wall causing both the box, some jewelry, and wall all to break.   I felt hopeless but knew something needed to change so I sought the help of a counselor who helped put things in perspective for me.

It worked to an extent but it really took me seeing a couple of my friends go through multiple tragedies in their life to realize that as bad as things seemed, they could always be worse.  My family is happy and healthy.  I have a beautiful little girl who brings me joy 99% of the time (she has her moments), I have the best husband who is an unbelievable father, I got to spend 2 weeks in Europe and a week in Mexico with Mike, I was promoted twice in 2010 and love my job, I got to spend a great week in NY with my family and enjoyed the holidays with family, I have amazing friends.................the list can go on and on.

I wish I could say that I will look back at 2010 with fond memories but the truth is it was a tough year and I am glad it is over.  I am going to take the "good" of 2010 and that is the momentum I will bring with me into 2011 to make it an amazing year.  I already know it is going to be a life changing year and I can't wait!!