Jan 06, 2009 13:37
2008 was a roller coaster of a year with extreme peeks and deep valleys. More people in my family than I care to count were diagnosed with some form of cancer. Some are still battling forwards others didn't make it. It seemed that every time the phone rang in my house it bore only tidings of ill will.
My grandmother was diagnosed in January and passed away in May. But through her death I was able to catch a glimpse of what true love really is. My grandparents were married for 57 years and the way my pap spoke about her at the service everyone could tell how much they really loved each other. It was a love most commonly found in fairy tales and story books.
In February, only a month and half after graduation, I landed a great job at US steel. I was using my degree and making more money then I believed possible for a first job. I met some great people, doing a job I really enjoyed. The Monday before Christmas I was laid off. My entire plant was put in idle mode due to the failing auto industry.
I moved back home when I took the job at US Steel. This was something I swore I'd never do but it has worked out. I've been able to start paying off my student loans. I've started saving for a down payment on a house once Mike graduates and gets a job. I've also planned and paid for a 7 day cruise. It'll be my first vacation since high school and Mike's first time south of Orlando.
Perhaps the most important and most exciting event of the year took place on August 22 when completely unexpectedly Mike proposed. I was shocked and of course I said yes. We will be married on July 19 2010.
Even though 2008 brought with it some difficult times generally speaking I'm happy. I have more self confidence then I have ever had. I'm engaged to the love of my life. And I have people in my life who I know truly care about me.
I'm not sure what 2009 will bring but I do have a few goals.
1. To complete the story I'm currently working on and get it ready for publication.
2. To be more outspoken and confident at work when I get my job back (hopefully March)
3. To reconnect with old friends. I've realized that I'm a loner at heart and I'm happy that way, but It would be nice to go out every once and awhile with someone other then Mike.
4. Get my dvd collection to 100 (I'm at 92 right now) lol.