first full day of 2011

So we made it through the first full day of 2011... yippee! Too bad I couldn't tell a difference in the past four days, let alone a whole new year! So many people are vowing to do things different this year, so stay clear of the gym at peak hours for the first month! (You won't find me there, don't worry)

I can't say that I will make resolutions because I have already made goals for myself and they started when I packed my car and headed north (yes, north) to Florida. My biggest goal in life that has no time limit is to be happy at every possible chapter in life. And even though there are those rough days, I can honestly say I have done that thus far. It's important to test yourself constantly, granted the world is already putting me to the test every morning, you have to understand those tests and learn from the wrong answers.

I started writing a post the other night but it was out of anger... so I deleted it. Okay, I didn't delete it, I created a word document so I could go back later and read what I was so frustrated about and allow myself to see how far I have come from that moment. I can't promise this blog to be full of happy-go-lucky posts or ah! the world sucks posts either... But it will be real and how I feel about me and this new chapter I have started in life.

So when you read it, keep this in mind: this blog is for everyone to read but it is mainly for my benefit. I could easily just have a diary but that wouldn't allow others to learn from or support/understand me. I will also use this as a way for friends and family to keep up with me since I am away from them all.

No promises you will love this and no promises you will hate what I have to say but hey! I am not the one making you read it :-)

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For those wanting a quick update about my life here ya go! 

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus has taken over our building at work since Christmas... so I have yet to see family or celebrate Christmas. So on Wednesday, I will start my drive to Charlotte to see the family for one night... then head on down to Clemson/ Greenville for Whitney and Michael's wedding weekend! I am one of eleven bridesmaids and can't wait to celebrate their happiness! On Sunday, I will make my way to Atlanta to pick up NOODLE!!!! I can't believe how much I miss him. It broke my heart to hear he was not adjusting to living with Pike and Dakota -- I feel like a horrible parent that sent their kid off to boarding school (don't put that past me if i do have kids).

Then it's back to West Palm Beach on Monday and  back to the grind on Tuesday.... The hours are long and the job isn't for everyone but you know what? I love what I do -- even if I don't always know what I am doing. :-)


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