It's been a tough year for me... I have felt like I've been in a fog for a long time now... I'm finally coming out of the fog a little bit. I'm going out again... and I thought it would be good to think about the things I did and loved last year that WEREN'T in a fog.
2008
Best book: Really enjoyed all FOUR of the Twilight series books. Read them all within a few months, and I don't think I've read that much since Harry...
Best movie-drama: I really liked The Other Bolin Girl... sad, but good.
Best movie-comedy: Anything with Will Ferrel in it.
Best day: Our trip to the Newport Aquarium and Newport with the boys... it was a GREAT day.
Best gift: Coffee's salt and pepper shaker.
Best new recipe: Spaghetti Bake
Best new gadget: CuttleBug
Best thing to watch on TV: LOST. I know, I know. It's not new. I got hooked on it with Ian, and spent the year watching it on line with Ian.
Best new show on TV: Life on Mars
Best vacation: The Dells, WI
Best Decision I made: Taking Ian out of Public School for 8th grade.
Fun Lesson: BEER making
This last year, I've come a long way, on a journey I didn't choose, and most likely, you haven't heard the last of things... because I have some things I'd like to get off my chest. "Losing" three friends might have been one of the best things that's happened to me. I made one MUCH BETTER friend that has WAY bigger shoes. This coming year, I'm not wasting time pouring friendship into friendships that don't return the favor. Last year, I leaned more heavily on my husband than I ever imagined I could, and he never ONCE made me feel less than loved. I am more truly and madly in love with him that I ever have been, and I didn't think that was possible. This coming year, I will not apologize for being me. I will instead lean into who I am without regret even MORE than before. I will say what I think. I will write what I think. I will believe what I want. I don't really care if you don't get me. I don't really care what you think about the friendships I have. I don't really care if you like me. I will stay true to myself. I have been, and will continue to be, an honest person. I will continue to be a woman of integrity. My true friends will talk to me if we have misunderstandings or don't agree. I'm not interested in pretending to be someone I'm not. I never did it before. I'm not going to start now. I look forward to standing in my own skin this next year. Like me or not. I'm going to love living in the sunshine. No more fog for me. Happy New Year, Bah HumBug, Kiss my asssk... and all that. This is MY year... and I intend to live in it fully. MY way. What do you plan to own this coming year?
what do i plan for the upcoming year?
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your sounds a lot more fun. :)
xo
I just want to say, you're so beautiful...you could be a waitress, or a high-class prostitute. (Have I mentioned how much I LOVE your playlist?)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...I haven't really thought about my goals for the coming year. But I DO know that I'll do everything I can to see YOU in 2009! COUNT on it, lady! And save up for a tattoo, lol!
Way to go! You may have had a hard year this past year, but you have obviously learned from it and am moving on. Be yourself and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh. yes. The friend thing. I have lost more friends than gained. All of my best friends are away in the services of their choice. Thats okay though. I will wait for them.
ReplyDeleteBut i know what you mean. It is definitely hard to make friends. Its very easy to lose them.
I have tried time and time again to make some new friends, some that you can go over to their house and walk in their door unannounced... but I dont think that happens at this age. Maybe I am stuck in the High School years?
I love your statement. That is how I feel as well. :D Thanks Rachel! I am so glad to know you!
Thanks for your inspiration! I too have had the year from HELL and you know what, I am so sick of HELL! Health issues, family issues and guess what, sitting here today I know that I have not been really Happy in a long while! A dear friend told me the other day, that I needed to stop be everything for everyone and be everything to me. Hard to do!!!!! But I going to try like Hell to do something for me! What I don't know, but maybe it will reveal itself!!! Happy New Year to you chickie!!!!! Grab this year and keep the great attitude!
ReplyDeleteRachel - here's to you girl in 2009! Love the post...
ReplyDeleteAs for me in 2009, all I want to do is to be able to create more, have others enjoy it and lose some weight! I told myself in the shower if I could lose 3 lbs a month in 2009 I'd be a happy camper. Doesn't sound like a lot but I know it's easier said than done!!!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
oh how funny... i finally read those twilight books too... i've been wanting to read them for like two years and i just broke down and bought them and couldn't put them down for months... infact i still go back and re-read them!! though i haven't read the last one yet... don't know why i'm saving it lol... they are very interesting!!
ReplyDeleteooh I feel honored! you linked me! love your list.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Rachel!! Happy 2009 to you!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome from the heart post. I wish I could write like you...cause my post would be similar. Funny my bff and I were talking and we were saying that 2009 was going to be the year of me! I am tired of taking care of everyone and putting everyone before me or my husband and me and our son. This is the year it is going to be about the three of us! Hugs RAchel!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that your list Rachel. Isn't it a wonderful feeling when we start to LOVE ourselves for who we really are and not what other people want us to be. And those other people only want us to be the somethings they want us to be so THEY will feel comfortable in their own skins.Tough...The journey to true self love can be painful and difficult..but there is nothing like it..So many people never reach this place..so many people never know how...so many people never try. Keep on inspiring us...God is SO using you in the lives of many.(Especially mine!)
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