what was 2010 to you? how does it compare to the other years? does it measure up or down? 2010 was one of the most dramatic years ive had in a while. but in those past 365 days i learned a lot about myself through the people around me.
part one: the olympics.
no one can disagree that the olympics were nothing less than awesome. although i didnt participate nearly as much as i wanted to, the times that i did were nothing short of amazing. the crowd, the events, the presence!! my fondest moment would have to be when the sis and i went to a hockey game for my birthday. though we knew nothing about the sport, it was entertaining none the less. the olympics were most def a highlight of 2010 because, well, lets face it.. its the olympic games!! and i love to ice dance!!
part two: back to school.
it took me two years but i finally figured it out. i decided that it was time to go back to school and do something for myself. i gradded with a degree that as much as i LOVE, i am not really using. mostly because i had no idea what people do with a history and english degree. dont say teach because i hate children. and yes. because i already tried that option. the answer? marketing communications. im good with sales. and im good with people. the power of persuasion is a gift that i am lucky to have. so, here i go. and one year later with one semester left i can actually say that this was probably the best decision that i made in 2010.
part three: the email (and everything after) this is the part of the story where i can say curiosity got the best of me. and it started with an email at the beginning of the year. after that, the rest is a string of unfortunate events. its the classic scenario. boy likes girl. girl likes boy. boy screws up girl. the end. HOLD UP. let me break it down for you. said person made a huge impact on my 2010, which is strange to admit because said person... was horrible to me. theres no need to explain into details what happened. all that needs to be said is that he played the game very well. and i played along. and it was fun until i lost. i lost my self respect. and thats something i didnt expect to lose. somewhere along the lines i forgot my own worth. all time low. noooooo bueno. but the harsh reality is, is thats the only way i learn.said person had pushed me to an emotional limit that i liked until i didnt. i am thankful that i was pushed to that boundary. i needed to remove myself from the comfort zone ive established in my life. learning experiences ftw!!
part four: the niece.
now, although bebz' birth was in 2009, she was still very important for 2010. she taught me how to like children. ive learned how to be patient, even though i still have quite the short attention span. i am happy to say that i have come a long way from what i was before. she is my sunshine! par example, at work i am always "on," that being, i dont like visits from people because it pulls time away from selling. however, when bebz comes in, work stops. and everyone knows it. because i will stop helping people to play with her. like i said, shes my sunshine. but also a constant reminder that there are more important things in life. every time i see her she has learned something new, whether its clapping her hands or walking. in summary, she showed me this year that life is precious. and i need to slow down and appreciate the little things.
part five: the resolution.
it only took three years. but im finally okay. three years ago i lost my best friend because i was selfish and stubborn. and because he was selfish and stubborn. fast forward to 2010 mid year. drunken phone calls and a few text messages. what else is new!! we are okay. i am okay. after all the time that has passed its funny how the first person i wanted to call when i was upset about said person is the OTHER said person. this person knows me better than i know myself. and although we arent as close as we once were, im happy to say that in 2010 we resolved our issues and are moving forward. this moment in 2010 made me realize that time really can heal all wounds. thank you, dear friend, for being there when i needed to cry. thank you, dear friend, for answering your phone even when you were out with the guys. thank you, dear friend, for everything =)
2010. 52weeks. 365days.
was there drama? obvs.
were their tears? so many.
was there partying? most indeed.
do i regret any of it? not for a second.
