Year in Review
Year in review
This year has been a year of some grand silver-linings.
It started with loss. With the end of Tim and I's relationship came a lot of heart break. But with that pain and that closed door came quite a few opened doors.
First of all, it was the first time that an emotional relationship ended outside of my control. And it took a lot of searching, and more searching is still needed, to coming to peace with that. I don't want to, in an attempt to avoid pain, close my self off to prevent vulnerability. Instead, I want to endure the hardship in hopes of making me stronger so that, if there is a next time of heart break, I'm better prepared to feel less pain and learn more from that loss. It has forced me to explore myself and continue to grow after years of complacency.
It also forced a new level of independence. Tim helped me greatly with living a comfortable and fun lifestyle, and without him I discovered what luxuries and opportunities in life are truly worth the cost.
Being single after Tim was also my first time being single in Seattle. I moved to Seattle with Scott and very soon after that relationship ended, Tim and I's began. In the last year, I've been able to discover a part of Seattle that is unique to me and experiences I can call my own.
It also freed me up to explore some other very rewarding interests. Being on the volleyball and softball board have provided opportunities where I can feel purpose and value. Volunteering time to making the two sports league better makes me happy and proud, because I know for some, playing those sports are the highlight of the week, and to make it that much more enjoyable and rewarding is awesome. Being a part of these leagues has reignited my interest in being a leader and a mentor. Every time someone turns to me for help or advice, it brings a smile to my face knowing that someone considered me a caring and generous enough person to provide help.
Another series of silver linings also emerged when my good friend Ryan decided he wanted to move out into a place of his own. Ryan, ever the generous soul, helped with many of the costs of living together and so his moving out further pushed me to discover independence and financial stability.
It also led me to finding another roommate. I feel quite fortunate that I was able to meet Jon when I did, and that we had similar enough goals to find a place together. He has become one of the most important people in my life and a truly great friend. I've enjoyed my time hanging with him and he's also introduced me to a circle of really amazing people as well.
Back in January and February of last year, when you asked me about my outlook for the year, I said 2011 was going to be the year of suck. But truly, with the closure of 2011 near, I can honestly say 2011 has been one of the most rewarding years to date.
This year has been a year of some grand silver-linings.
It started with loss. With the end of Tim and I's relationship came a lot of heart break. But with that pain and that closed door came quite a few opened doors.
First of all, it was the first time that an emotional relationship ended outside of my control. And it took a lot of searching, and more searching is still needed, to coming to peace with that. I don't want to, in an attempt to avoid pain, close my self off to prevent vulnerability. Instead, I want to endure the hardship in hopes of making me stronger so that, if there is a next time of heart break, I'm better prepared to feel less pain and learn more from that loss. It has forced me to explore myself and continue to grow after years of complacency.
It also forced a new level of independence. Tim helped me greatly with living a comfortable and fun lifestyle, and without him I discovered what luxuries and opportunities in life are truly worth the cost.
Being single after Tim was also my first time being single in Seattle. I moved to Seattle with Scott and very soon after that relationship ended, Tim and I's began. In the last year, I've been able to discover a part of Seattle that is unique to me and experiences I can call my own.
It also freed me up to explore some other very rewarding interests. Being on the volleyball and softball board have provided opportunities where I can feel purpose and value. Volunteering time to making the two sports league better makes me happy and proud, because I know for some, playing those sports are the highlight of the week, and to make it that much more enjoyable and rewarding is awesome. Being a part of these leagues has reignited my interest in being a leader and a mentor. Every time someone turns to me for help or advice, it brings a smile to my face knowing that someone considered me a caring and generous enough person to provide help.
Another series of silver linings also emerged when my good friend Ryan decided he wanted to move out into a place of his own. Ryan, ever the generous soul, helped with many of the costs of living together and so his moving out further pushed me to discover independence and financial stability.
It also led me to finding another roommate. I feel quite fortunate that I was able to meet Jon when I did, and that we had similar enough goals to find a place together. He has become one of the most important people in my life and a truly great friend. I've enjoyed my time hanging with him and he's also introduced me to a circle of really amazing people as well.
Back in January and February of last year, when you asked me about my outlook for the year, I said 2011 was going to be the year of suck. But truly, with the closure of 2011 near, I can honestly say 2011 has been one of the most rewarding years to date.