You brought me so many wonderful things throughout the year - - fantastic times with new and old friends, good health and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It wasn't just what you did but how you did it -- rather than challenge me the way 2009 did, you nudged and prodded me more gently, just as I had asked.
I didn't realize when we began our journey together that you would afford me the occasion to travel so much but I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated it. Not only did I get to tour the states extensively with my sweetheart (Atlanta, New Orleans, Denver, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, NYC, Charlotte, San Francisco/Sausalito, Minneapolis/Duluth, Austin), I also had the good fortune of taking a family vacation for the first time ever which included a long overdue reunion that was meaningful for all of us - especially my dad.
Even though I have loved my job for nearly a decade, after your first quarter, 2010, I started feeling as if it was time I moved on and I practically begged you to lead the way. After a favorable combination of circumstances, you opened a door for me and, while it remains to be seen what 2011 has in store, I am excited and deeply optimistic!
I even took NaNoWriMo on during your November - - and while I am not sure it could be defined as fully successful, I learned so much about the process of writing and, in turn, about myself that I am counting it as a big win and one I hope to evolve more in 2011. In other creative areas, I have expanded on my interest in photography and can't wait to see where it goes. In both of these endeavors, that guy you introduced me to has not only been supportive and encouraging but he literally helped make these things happen for me.
I love him incredibly.
Speaking of him, he's going to be my husband! That's right, he and his amazing daughter are going to make official what I have felt in my heart for quite some time - they are going to be my family - and there is nothing I can place of greater value or importance.
My only marked sorrow during your time was October 29 when I lost this love in my life. Thankfully, because I trust it was the right time for him, I am able to hold on to our ten years with a full and happy heart.
When we first met, 2010, I gripped you with one hand and held my list of intentions in the other and you sagely checked things off with impeccable timing. Even when I wanted more sooner, you instinctively knew better.
You will go down in my personal history as one of the most important years of my life; indeed, you have given me a mighty platform from which to jump and I can only hope the new year will offer me many chances to make others as happy as you, 2010, made me.
5 comments:
Congrates Jessica! This is all great news. Many wonderful, happy years with your new family! Great to reconnect again! Sounds like you're in store for an amazing 2011! xo
Deni
Lovely post! I hope 2011 brings you lots of good to reflect upon next year.
Aw Jess, that's just wonderful to hear. I have missed your 'voice' on this ol' internet, but I'll get over it quickly if it means I get to see you in 2011. Congrats! Can't wait to see what this year has up its sleeve!
Yay for a nice goodbye to 2010. So many people are wanting to rush it out the door, but while it was a difficult year for us, it was a victorious year, and I'm grateful to it for the lessons we learned along the way.
And, congratulations on your engagement. :) I know you're not supposed to say congrats to the woman, just the man, but who cares. Congrats to you both.
I've read you for years. I read in silence and enjoyment. The fact that you even stopped by and took time to read. I'm so flattered. You've made me cry - hope I at least made you smile.
- loyal reader
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