adiós 2007

I can't believe that in just a few hours, 2007 will be over. This year has been a whirlwind.

Highlight: Really coming to discover more of who I am. I started digging deeper back in March. It's definitely had it's highs and lows, but overall, something I needed to do and am happy I did. The journey will continue, not only into 2008, but until I'm no longer breathing.

Lowlight: The depression I went through when I found out I didn't get the job I had put so much hope in. I literally didn't get out of bed for two days, couldn't stop crying and was ready to end it all. It was horrible. What I've learned from it is that, as cheesy as it sounds, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. If I ever get that low again, which I hope I don't, I know that I've made it through once which should help to get through something like that again.

The Big 3-0: I had a huge party idea in mind and bailed on it for a few reasons. I spent the two-days of festivities surrounded by friends, enjoying Madison and good food! I'm really loving being 30 and actually feel a little different. It's weird...like I'm becoming an adult or something.

Blogging: This has been a great way for me to get things out. No one was reading, which was fine with me. This was something I needed to do. However, I've made some new 'friends' through NaBloPoMo and am glad to have feedback every now and then. Blogging has also brought some new people into my life, who all seem interconnected through the 'blog world'. What a great way to meet new people.

New Opportunity: Never in a million years could I have dreamed about the opportunity that now sits in front of me. I can't wait to move to a new city, complete the conference I'm working on and get started with the organization I'll be running. I'm learning so much about myself and can't wait to learn more and put my passion into my work.

Boys: Well, here again, I've played the games and I've lost. I've put it all out there and it hasn't turned out the way I wanted. I've tried looking and haven't found it. I've tried not looking and it hasn't found me. I've wondered what's wrong with me (and the answer is NOTHING! Hello?! I'm fabulous!) and have come to be OK with being single...for the most part.

How did that happen? I've lost close to 20 pounds over the past 6 months without really trying. I've quit snacking so much, stop eating when I'm full and am working out. I'm almost the same weight I was in high school when I was dancing 15+ hours a week and metabolism ruled! Goal is to tone up and lose a little more so I look fabulous for my time in Orlando in early March.

Will wait for 'What about 2008?" for tomorrow. I hope everyone has a safe and happy new year celebration, whether you're out on the town or staying in for the night. May your 2008 bring much more than you could ever imagine!