It's New Year's Day. Actually, it's almost January 2nd at this point. I don't always get to reflect on the past year, but I've made a point of thinking about it this year because 2013 was a damn good year.
It was the first year in quite a few that I voluntarily left a job because I'd gotten a different one - one that actually pertained to my college education, no less. That was the biggest change for me. I miss the people I used to work with, but I am so much happier now.
2013 also marked my 4th year of marriage, our first full year with Truman, who has adjusted so well to our little family, and my first full year at a job in quite some time (even though I'm not there anymore). We put up a fence. We made new friends and celebrated with old ones.
There were some smaller achievements along the way... I had my most successful attempt at NaNoWriMo, came up with quite a few good ideas for new projects, and finally got back into blogging, albeit not as frequently as I'd like... baby steps, right? I also read Anna Karenina, which was something I'd wanted to do for a long time. I think it's the longest book I've read, or at least the longest classic. I'd have to think more about it, but I'm pretty sure I'm right about that.
I'm hoping 2014 brings many more good times. For me, it's the last year in my twenties. I'm hoping that by the end of it, I will have accomplished even more. I made some resolutions. Nothing formal, mind you - more like a to-do list for the year. There are some things I need to work on that will take time and can't necessarily be accomplished in a year (my time management skills, for one). I've resolved to be a healthier person, to write and read more, and to try more new things. Pretty general, I know, but I don't want to bore anyone to tears with details. And besides, the more vague the resolutions, the closer I'll be to achieving them... right?
Well, anyway, here's to a happy, healthy new year to one and all. May it bring you all the good things and none of the bad. But when bad things happen, just remember - one day it will be behind you and be one more thing that helped build you as a person.
Cheers!
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