goodbye 08 its been real

The Rise and Fall of 2008

The year of much needed growth and change

2008 has been the year that changed me as a person. I lost and found myself. I had my heart broken and then mended back together. I questioned everything and found many answers. I had the honor of holding many hearts and willingly allowed others to hold mine. I lost some and gained many more. I saw myself in others and lost myself in some. I was knocked down, beaten, forgotten, judged, and left behind. But I was also picked up, love unconditionally, trusted, and held up. 

This year truly changed my outlook on everything. It showed me the direction I want to take. The warm hands and hearts I want to hold forever. The people I want to leave behind. The beauty I want to create. And the person I want to be. 2008 had its high highs and its low lows. But I wouldnt change a thing and I have no regrets. I am who I am today because of 2008. I stand where I stand because of 2008. I love, believe, trust, see, and conquer because of 2008. 

2009: The Golden Age

I wont say that it will be a great year, because I refuse to jinx

it. But I do know going into 2009 I am the strongest, smartest, and

happiest I have ever been. I have the most amazing people behind me.

And Im only looking positively to the future.

My 2009 Resolution-

From everything Ive gone through and learned up until this point I

truly believe the most important thing in someones life is to be a

good person. In 2009 I want to be the absolute best person I can be.

-I want to be loyal and kind to every person I come in contact with.

-I want to be less judgemental and selfish. 

-I want to appreciate the true people in my life and quietly leave

the rest behind.

-I want to take myself seriously

-I want to do great things with the talent I have

-I want to make everyone around me proud

-I want to make myself proud

-I want to stop listening to all of the hurtful and judgemental

people in my life

-I want to be where the trees are bigger than our dreams and where

the rain washes away our tears

-I want to stay FAR away from drama

-I want to be less sensitive

-I want to love more and hate less

-I want to accept everyone for who they are

-I want to live healthy, I want to love unquestionably, I want to

think kindly, I want to be whole

2009 is the year of love, happiness, truth, strength, optimism, and

success.

Thank you to all in 2008. You opened my eyes and heart. I am a stronger

and better person because of all of you.

2009 wont know what hit it.