Time has flown by!

Sitting here I cannot help but smile at how wonderful this year was.

My nephew Shane was born! He will be one on January 16th, and he is easily my favorite person in the entire world.

My best friend got married. Even now thinking of her wedding I am teary eyed because it was everything, beautiful, magical, and more importantly illustrated how much Meg loves Sonny and vice versa. It was wonderful.

I moved out on my own for the first time! Yay!

Also, I got a "real" job. I am now the administrative assistant for Home Health Care of Florida.

I am so official that my voicemail message has to include, "If this is a medical emergency please hang up and dial 911". Oh yeah!! haha!

Sadly though this year did prove heartbreaking as well. On June 18th we lost my 18 year old cousin Morgan. He was a funny, easygoing kid who's battle with drugs cost him his life.

He will be forever missed.

Morgan and I at his brothers wedding last December.

This year I hope that I...

can maintain my set schedule at all of my jobs

try to be more social

make new friends and continue to grow my friendships

travel to somewhere I have never been

grow with my bible study group

be more self disciplined.

make memories that I will look back at and laugh!

I hope you have a happy and safe new year!!



Please dont misunderstand.

"You are beautiful, smart, witty and funny. I cherish you more than I think you realieze.
I will never intentionally hurt your feelings like so many do. You will never have to question my loyalty or my intentions. I will not demeen you, or cause you to question how incredibly wonderful you truly are. I know that this is new for you but my kindness does not come with strings, or alterior motives. I understand that you're used to being on the defensive but trust that I am always on your team, never your oppossitions.
Well for the most part...
Please don't misunderstand...
You see I don't expect anything but kindness, love and loyalty in return. When you have no one there to turn too I hope you will turn to me. It breaks my heart when you act like my feelings are not important, and when I share them with you I want you to care. Please do not hide who you are, be proud, and know that I am proud of you.
 I am not the type to burn bridges; remember that when you think that it doesn't matter, it does. Because we are family by choice and nothing is stronger than choosing to love someone for your entire life."

I am not the type of person to love half way, or just enough so I don't get hurt. I am too emotional, too sentimental and too whimsical. I know that there are none like me. I found this paragraph and changed a few words here and there (original author wasn't named). But I thought that it was very relative and beautiful and I wanted to share it :)