2008....what just happened?

2008 was an interesting year to say the least.

I have been on all ends of the spectrum. In the money, out of the money. I've had a great job that more than paid the bills to unemployed filling in at a daycare. I've been in a relationship with REAL potential to single with no one on the horizon. I've been happy. Sad. Hysterical. Lonely. Crowded. Angry. Content. Annoyed. Skinnier. Fatter. In love. Out of love. Loved and unloved. I've considered moving and debated why I should stay.

In 12 months, I've had two real jobs and one unemployed lavishly fun summer! I learned to snowboard, went on my first camping trip and finally started coloring my hair (seriously, with all those grays, who wouldn't want a little color). I've had monumental fights with my mom and said some things I would do anything to take back to my sister. I've drank and partied to the point that some thought I might have a problem. I've stayed in. Gone out. Bought too many shoes (yes, they are necessary) and pared down my spending.

Normally, I love a little excitement in my life. I love not knowing where I will be this time next year. But, 2008 was a lot. And by alot, I mean too much. I think I might have lost myself a little in all the hustle and bustle figuring out what I NEEDED to be doing coupled with what I WANTED to be doing. When I think about what my life would be had I made a couple different decisions it scares me to death. My life could be totally different. So, I'll take where I am....cause looking back on the year, while it was tumultuous, I can see several bad decisions avoided and for that I am most grateful.