15/11/2011

I have been slacking on this post.  But after the events of the day, I see no better time.

What a year.  My personal new years was a big one this year.  The big 3-0.  It seems surreal to think that I am 30 years old.  Just today I was reflecting on the past decade and so much has happened.  Its crazy to think how much I have experienced.  I feel like I was 20 just yesterday... until I try to move at faster than a walking pace, then my body tells me differently.  I see everything and everyone differently.

I have done a lot of learning over the past 10 years, but I don't think I have grown as much as I have done this year.  I finally feel like an adult.  I finally feel like my place in the world is being carved out.

Career wise I have found a groove.  A merger at work as put me in a place where I can focus on the stuff that I enjoy the most.  And has showed me a clear path.

Relationship-wise, I found love again.  I doubted, but God had a different plan.  It has been a long time since there was stability in that part of my life, good to have it back.  When I think about where I was in 2001/2002 and now, its mind blasting.

Activity-wise, I really didn't do much this past year.  But I realized what is important to me, and have hopes to do more in 2012.

Maturity-wise, I have grown.  I bought a freaking furnace this year.  Who does that?  As much as I put into this house this year, I need to start making moves to get my own place.  I have definitely have outgrown this place.

The real new years day I reflected on where was was NYE 2010 vs. NYE 2011.  What a huge difference.  Who knew that I could come so far in one year?  I don't say it much, but I am proud of myself.  Hopefully I can carry this momentum into the next year and the next decade.

Hopefully I have many more decades to come.

-J