It's almost 2010....

A reflection of 2009..and the many surprises it brought...wonder what 2010 holds for me!

This year had a bunch of surprises in store for me!! First off, I got out of a bad relationship with a jerk and felt the strength to find someone who would appreciate me and put me first in their life...and shortly following this huge decision, I get laid off from work. My plans for financial independence, a better credit score, and a place of my own were definitely put on hold...some great start to a new year..

I began pushing harder at the gym though and at one point saw a 6 pound weight loss in 2 weeks! Pretty huge when the average weight loss per week is about 1 -2 lbs...but then again, heavier folk can lose more than skinny folk. So maybe the year isn't that bad...gives me more time at the gym since I'm not working..but job hunting sucks...

An occurance that very well may change my life (and so far, it has). I meet Greg, amazing, gorgeous, loving greg. I have found the one for me, but he lives in texas...and I'm in california...what to do? At least we had 3 beautiful weeks together before we had to work out the kinks!

Pain like I've never know before!! April 1 came and I was away from Greg again...after that painful goodbye, we knew what we had to do...we had to be together and the only place that was possible? Texas. I would be making the move to Texas again, but with someone who stole my heart.

During this life altering change, I thought the one person who would be the most supportive turned out not only to be truly selfish, but very envious and un-supportive...wow, I guess tough times do bring out ones true self. Lesson learned and maybe a hint I should listen to my better friends. Then the big move and tough goodbyes. I hated saying goodbye to friends and family, but there are times when you have to move forward into the future. Thus began a new chapter and a crappy drive.

June! Never have I experienced such horrible heat! 95 degress on the average and humid!!! And this city called Houston has 7 million people? WHY?! At least I'm with the one I love...and his mom =/ Not what one expects when first living together with someone, but the sacrifices we all make for the people we love. Finally, work! Babysitting...it is really a job, anyone who has never experienced caring for children, you don't know what a job is!!!

I'm officially over being in houston, with the heat, and no real interaction with people...but more fun to come, have to move greg out of his old apartment and search for a new one! Ended up signing papers that same day and bam! We have a move in date, which is two months away..great, september 16. "Just make it through the summer."

August..more goodbyes. Greg has to start school and we can't move in yet, which turns out to be 3 weeks away from greg and only seeing him on weekends...=( I hate saying goodbye to him. At least we had Gloria and Moto-Moto (Madagascar joke). The heat still bothering me too!!!

Finally the countdown until we can move into our apartment!! Now, start job searching..again (is 2009 the year for job searching for me? because I don't think I've stopped at any point...) Saying good bye to the ones I babysit (which made me sad) saying goodbye to what was my home for the summer and the dog and moving (again) into my future. Here we come, Austin, Tx. An interview! Sweet! Got a job 3 days after moving there...little did I know...

Happy Halloween! A better month, getting settled in and woopee! A second job...should I really be excited? YES! 40% discount at Torrid. Yay to me. Went to the bayou art festival in Houston! Actually purchased one piece at $25. Another great month because Kristen was in town ! (well san antonio isn't that far!) And some friendship I desperately needed! A night on sixth street for halloween was crazy, but super fun! Also made a friend!! Things are picking up...

Wait, when did holiday season hit? I'm tired, averaging 55 hours a week at both jobs. Financial stress hits!! Greg is still looking for a part time job, stressing about his upcoming finals...and hoping I get a decent schedule so we can go down to Houston for the holidays! I've also been taking advantage of a wonderful discount which doesn't help when you're trying to save...but before the month is over, Greg gets a job! Sweet! Oh, and major bonus, mom paid for bday flights home!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. This month was slow at one job and crazy at another! Christmas sales numbers are always outrageous! Yet, past sales did set the bar, so at some point, it did happen. Stress in the relationship, but that's normal, if you don't have some argument or another, someone is holding back....I'm also excited for christmas with his family with his grandparents flying in...also big dents in the wallet with all the christmas shopping...tis the season to be self-less and broke.

Which brings me to now, New years is in a few days and I'm so excited to see what is going to be going on in 2010. I live in Austin, Tx. I'm slowly making some friends and building a life. It's probably not permanent, but unitl he graduates, it's home. This year brought so many challenges, changes, and struggles and in the end, it's only made me a stronger person. Although I have yet to find a home here where God and I can connect, I'm hoping he'll guide me to one sooner than later, but it's also with my help as well. I'm learning a lot about myself and Greg and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm thankful for my love, my family, my friends, and the belssings that God chooses to bestow upon me.