I’m not one to usually ‘be ready’ for a New Year to begin. The holiday season is my favorite time of year. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a part of me that wishes it could last forever.
This year was different.
2011 was still a great year! A lot of exciting events happened: Scott (boyfriend) graduated from pharmacy school and Charlie (brother) graduated from the University of Michigan. I celebrated my two-year anniversary at Borshoff, was promoted to an account manager, and also visited Las Vegas and New Orleans for the first time. My parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Key West where they so kindly let Charlie, Scott and me tag along. I made my first ‘big girl’ purchase and bought a new car (Love my Rav4!). And, I just got back from the most amazing vacation in Ft. Myers with Scott’s family where we rang in the New Year on the beach as we released paper lanterns into the night sky.
However, 2011 was also a sad year. I lost two grandparents (my mom’s parents) within four months of each other. My other grandmother’s health declined significantly, and my uncle divorced. I’ve been very fortunate throughout my life, but these events have taught me how to grieve and that it’s okay to do so.
But now 2012 is here and it will certainly be a year of change for me. In May, Scott and I will celebrate our four-year anniversary. It will also be around this time (maybe even sooner) that we start looking for a house of our own. I can’t wait!! Slowly, we’re taking that next big step so who knows what will come after (or before) that…
Also in May—GRADUATION! I will finally complete my MA degree at IUPUI. Next Thursday I begin the first class of my last semester (taking two classes). I’m actually looking forward to classes starting just because it’s one step closer to saying hello to my diploma in May and goodbye to outside assignments after work hours. It’s a good thing Scott and I are buying a house because I’m going to have to find a hobby or something to keep me busy with all my extra free time. Good thing I love decorating and organizing.
Finally, this September I turn 25. That’s halfway between 20 and 30. I consider that a huge milestone, too.
With that said, I’m excited the New Year is here so I can start making small steps to big changes in my life. I am more than ready for the next stage to begin.
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