I have been sitting here for a while, trying to figure out what to write about this year.
This has been a big year for me.
It was that time that came right after the University spit me out into "the real world". It was a time when the Twilight books revealed themselves to me. It was a time when I debated moving back to Orlando, but ultimately decided to try a place that I did not know. It was a time that I visited a job fair and found a company that I really liked, which eventually became my place of employment. It was a time for essentially leaving the nest again. It was a time to realize just how much the postal service can make you crazy. It was that time when I had to make decisions that would affect my future. It was a time when I watched almost every episode of One Tree Hill and fell in love with the characters. It was that time when I drove back and forth to Charlotte so many times for job leads or visits that I really don't even have to use the GPS any more. It was a time when I realized that I could make a famous blogger scream for joy. It was that time when I took a big chance and moved to a foreign land, which became home. It was a time that I worked hard to stop buying green clothes because my entire closet looked seasick. It was that time when I had to make new friends. It was a time that Gossip Girl because a bit of an obsession with me. It was that time when I had to hike up and down stairs to pee and hope that people weren't in the shower when I needed to use it. It was that time when a church that I love with people I adore came into my life. It was a time when I could finally buy a size smaller in Old Navy jeans. It was that time when I realized just how much I adore my best friend. It was a time when I went to my first fiber festival and had an amazing time. It was a time to meet my mother's favorite author. It was a time when I discovered sweet tea vodka. It was a time when I sorta quit knitting for a bit, but have recently come back into it. It was a time when I watched a lot of TV and found a few new shows that I adore. It was a time to discover that you are never too old to go on vacation with your parents. It was a time when my love for singing resurfaced after I joined a choir. It was a time when I virtually ignored my blog. It was a time when I started reading again. It was a time when I got a laptop and realized just how much I love surfing the net in bed. It was a time when 90210 came back to TV and quickly made it's way onto my DVR. It was the time when a bunch of friends from my past made their way back into my life, through Facebook or MySpace. It was the time when I realized I was singing in a choir with an author that I have read for years. It was the time that I realized how much I detest dressing up for work each and every day. It was a time that I discovered the love of flannel sheets. It was a time when I met Armistead Maupin, an author who helped shape my life. It was a time when I discovered Jon Foreman, a singer whose voice makes me happy. It was a time to see one of my favorite TV shows on the big screen. It was a time when a great friend came into my life by dragging a washer and dryer through my new apartment complex. It was a time when I was proud to have graduated from the University of Alabama and was happy to say Roll Tide. It was a time when I went through a few different hair colors before deciding to return to my natural color. It was a time when I realized that getting locked in scary bathrooms is NOT fun . It was a time when I bought my first tuxedo. It was a time that made me realize that I was too old to have eight apple martinis in one evening.
It was a time when I finally started becoming a person that I recognize and have wanted to become again.
It was a time that was really awesome.
It was a year, good or bad.
And here's to another one filled with just as much stuff...
Happy New Year.
Stay tuned...
You have had quite the year! I hope 2009 is the best year yet for you!
Are you as inlove with 90210 as I??? :)
Posted by: Kelly | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Adios 2008! Lots of changes this year. I would like to request one thing for 2009...we are 30 minutes away from each other!!! Coffee/tea date!
Posted by: kontan | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Put WDW on your list of places to visit in 2009!!!!! We need to go to the Magic Kingdom, sit in the Rose Garden, and KNIT together!!!!!
Posted by: Becky | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Well, this was just nice. Really nice. I loved checking out the things I didn't know about. I'd still be a little careful about that Alabama thing though. Some of us Georgia Tech fans are a bit touchy about the ole Tide.
Posted by: Jane Prater | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Happy New Year! Hope 2009 is filled with more good stuff than bad.
Posted by: Jane | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 07:57 PM
I was thinking about you off & on the past week - it was this time last year when I did a lot of back-blog reading & felt like I really got to know you. I know we don't chat as often, but when we do, it's like a big warm hug and I always smile. I'm glad you stretched your wings and took a chance on flying in a new direction this year. I hope 2009 brings you more wonderful new experiences, joy, wisdom, and, of course, yarn. :) Happy New Year, J.P.!
Jen
Posted by: PlazaJen | Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Happy New Year, babeh!
Posted by: Susan | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Happy New Year JP! I'm glad you decided to make the Queen City your home among your other 2008 discoveries. Hope to get to BAM more often in 09 to visit with you.
Debra
Posted by: debra | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Funny, but I think I learned the same lesson about them apple martinis.
Posted by: turtlegirl76 | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Happy New Year JP! I was glad to have met you online and IRL! :) Hehe..apple martini's huh ;)
Posted by: Zonda | Friday, January 02, 2009 at 09:37 PM
What a year! Happy 2009 to you!
Posted by: tiennie | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:39 PM