The Year in Review (2008)

2008 was a really good yr for me. I've had sum new experiences, experienced growth, conquered (ok sorta) a fear, and settled into womanhood. Here are a few of the highlights:

• I think one of the big things I accomplished this yr was gettin ovr my fear of flyin. It was truly a phobia of mine. But with my sis movin to ATL..there was no way I was gonna visit her via train/bus. So I got on a plane for not one but TWO trips (ATL, Bmore) with me besties to hold my hand support me. I'm not sayin that I'll hop on a plane at any second..but if its a reasonably short travel time..I will. (pattin myself on the back)
• Another milestone is interning. Tho it sucks cuz I'm workin for free...it was the validation that I picked the rite field. Bcuz u never truly kno if a career is rite for u until u start doin it. So in January of this yr I was counseling in our college center and now I'm at a treatment facility. And I feel it was the rite choice. Which makes me a happy Soulstress.
• Turnin 25..aka...gettin my grown & sexy on. 25 is a good age. By now I've learned sum stuff...changed sum stuff...stopped puttin up with certain BS...no longer a grl definitely a woman kinda thing. And it feels nice. But 30 feels scary. I gotta get me a man my life rite lol.
• Bloggin...nice outlet...its not always easy for me to express my feelings but i think blogging has helped. And when I needed sum advice/insight..my fellow bloggers have come thru. And I've ran across sum really kewl bloggers..who help me get thru the workday...entertain me....and who write about things that I can relate to. Here's to more bloggin in 2009..etc.
• Learnin & Lovin. OK..there was no love involved..how about Learning & Carin. This yr I put myself out there more than I ever have. I opened up..and actually developed feelings for a guy or 2. I'm still learnin how to be the woman in the relationship...but in time i guess lol. And evn tho I'm still single..I'm proud that I tried. And put in effort. And let my guard down a tad. That way when the rite man comes along it wont b that hard.

Off the top of my head these are the major milestones/highlights of 2008. While my life isnt perfect...i definitely feel blessed and thankful for what has occurred.

I dont make new yr's resolutions but I will kinda make one for 2009: I want to stop procrastinatin so much. I procrastinate on so many areas in my life...and I want to decrease this a tad.

In 2009 I'm lookin forward to: graduating, starting my career, travelin (ATL, NYC, Casino for ma's 50th bday, possibly Bmore & Chi-Town), enjoyin life more, stayin healthy (which includes actually usin my gym membership), gettin bak into reading & writing, and continuin to be content. I also would like to do a wine tour..but not the ones where u gotta pitch a tent and sleep outside;)

I hope u all have a wonderful New Years!!!