Reflecting on 2009

Today I am reflecting on 2009 and what changes I have made for the better.  I won't be reflecting on the problems or bad times.  That would serve no real purpose.  I will, however, remember the bad times and problems as to not make the same mistakes.

2009 was filled with Family, Travel, Changes, Learning, Growth, Health, Friendships - Old and New, Career Changes and Farewells.

Family - We traveled to where our family is this year, Florida, Maine and Michigan.  What fun times!  I don't think I will cram those 3 trips into one summer again anytime soon though and boy did we have a nightmare flying to Maine this year!  Sheeesh!

Travel - see above

Changes - This whole year was filled with changes!  I changed jobs, changed some decor in the house, changed mortgage providers and insurance companies.  I changed my artwork website to a blog so I could add more crafts and DIY projects.

Learning - By making changes that improve my life, I am learning to be a better person.  I took a weekend Photography Seminar with Rocky Mountain School of Photography and participated in the World Wide Photo walk.  Just need to find my notes so I can remember what I was learned.

Growth - My 10 year old grew 5 inches this past year!  Wow!  Now his voice is changing.  Too much growth if you ask me.  Next thing you know he will be asking for the car keys.

Health - I took steps this past year to become healthier.  I have lost and kept off 10 pounds.  I am eating healthier and drinking my water.  I also started including exercise.

Friendships - Old and New - I reconnected with my very best friend in the whole world.  She is my person.  I missed her so much and am so grateful we are back in touch.  New friendships made while trying to get this blog up and running and new friends at work.

Career Changes - well, I quit one job and took another that better fits my needs.  One with less hours and enough flexibility to spend time with my boys and be here if they need me.

Farewells - While quitting my job I had to say goodbye to the little munchkins I was caring for. It was so hard to say goodbye, but I was ready.  I am now in retail part time at a job that I had 5 years ago.  Loved it then, Love it now. 

I also said goodbye to my personalized coaster business.  It was time.   If the tumbled marble hadn't gone off the market at Lowes and Home Depot I would probably still be saying "One more Year".

Now it is time to say goodbye to 2009.  While it was a year filled with many wonderful things, I am looking forward to 2010 and many more wonderful things.

See you in the New Year!