2011 In Review

Oh 2011, I don't know how I feel about you ending. Don't get me wrong, you were great. I'm not really sure I'm ready to let go of you. You brought me so much joy and so much pain (yes, pain can be good). It was a perfect year.

This past year, I moved in with my besh fraaan, got rid of some trash in my life, met some amazing new people, dated a hell of a lot more than I should have, laughed a lot, loved more, learned a lot of great lessons, had some scary moments, found out who I can trust, learned how to love someone so much, and, most importantly, I think I finally figured out who I want to be in this world. At 22, I know things still change (especially with me...daily) but I think I have a good direction of who I want to be now.

Having to stay in Wise an extra year is a bit sobering but I'm super excited about it and can't wait to really get going with what comes next. Plus, I'm ecstatic that me staying an extra year means I get to rebid for Director of VACURH. I have grown to LOVE my state so much and help them a lot. I can't wait for our conference February 2012 at UVA. I'm going to be one proud Momma Fox.

Harper was a huge part of my 2011 and is sunshine when the rest of the world is dark. She can light up a room with just a smile. It's amazing how someone who isn't yours can feel like she is. I would do anything for that little girl. Harper Jade, you'll never understand how much I love you.

As for the boys of 2011, I'll leave all of those (except one!) in the past. Word to the wise, don't EVER date/sleep with ANYONE who you have class with.

My goals for 2012 are similar to those I made this time last year. In fact, they're almost the exact same. I met some of them this year but I'm going to try and make these more of a change in my life instead of just some list I want to achieve.
Here they go::

Continue to grow in my faith and be accountable for things
Be a better person
Laugh once an hour, even when the times are rough
Tell the people I care about I love them
Be a better friend
Study harder
Have Emily time
Blog more, Tweet the same, and Facebook less
SAVE money!
Love everything that happens, even if it sucks

Friends, I hope you had a wonderful 2011. Praying for a safe night (PLEASE don't do anything stupid guys!) and a wonderful year for you. Thank you for being part of my life. I love you all.

xoxo