Happy New Year everyone.
Dear 2006,
So, I guess this is goodbye. I miss you already, aside from the relief of leaving you behind me. I remember you like it was yesterday, maybe because it was. You started off with a bang, baby, didn't you? Yet another fight with my boyfriend, as you came into my life. All the fights that followed, and the pain, what a memory. The kind of memory for which you are extremely grateful. I thought I hated you, 2006, but I guess you don't know what you have until it's gone. If I could even count the number of times I heard that, who knew it would be the phrase which I relate to you. You were the end to my Florida High School carreer, and the beginning to what would not be as tough a journey as I had thought. I found myself in a new state, a whole different place. I left my family behind, and that comfortable familiarity. Through that, 2006, you taught me who I could count on to be there, even when I'm gone. You taught me that love doesn't mean instant gratification, and how healthy pain can really be, how it can lead one to improvement. I found out how strong my mother and I really were, and how close we could really become. You showed me new people, some of which are growing close to me. You had a few adventures in store for me, I thank you for those. You got me back on track and then your work was done. So, I guess after all you've done, it's ok to say goodbye now. These are the memories that will be with me in this year to come. Boy, 2006, have I learned from you.
So far, 2007 has started with a kiss and a glass of pink champagne, and left me with a mess. It has brought to me a boy who likes to play hockey, and call me hun. It has even introduced me to some friends that I didn't know I had. As we all counted down, with drinks in hand, I didn't really look back, but I didn't look forward either. I lived in that moment, one of the greatest lessons that you, 2006, have taught me.
Heres to another one.
with love and gratitude,
Paula
So, I guess this is goodbye. I miss you already, aside from the relief of leaving you behind me. I remember you like it was yesterday, maybe because it was. You started off with a bang, baby, didn't you? Yet another fight with my boyfriend, as you came into my life. All the fights that followed, and the pain, what a memory. The kind of memory for which you are extremely grateful. I thought I hated you, 2006, but I guess you don't know what you have until it's gone. If I could even count the number of times I heard that, who knew it would be the phrase which I relate to you. You were the end to my Florida High School carreer, and the beginning to what would not be as tough a journey as I had thought. I found myself in a new state, a whole different place. I left my family behind, and that comfortable familiarity. Through that, 2006, you taught me who I could count on to be there, even when I'm gone. You taught me that love doesn't mean instant gratification, and how healthy pain can really be, how it can lead one to improvement. I found out how strong my mother and I really were, and how close we could really become. You showed me new people, some of which are growing close to me. You had a few adventures in store for me, I thank you for those. You got me back on track and then your work was done. So, I guess after all you've done, it's ok to say goodbye now. These are the memories that will be with me in this year to come. Boy, 2006, have I learned from you.
So far, 2007 has started with a kiss and a glass of pink champagne, and left me with a mess. It has brought to me a boy who likes to play hockey, and call me hun. It has even introduced me to some friends that I didn't know I had. As we all counted down, with drinks in hand, I didn't really look back, but I didn't look forward either. I lived in that moment, one of the greatest lessons that you, 2006, have taught me.
Heres to another one.
with love and gratitude,
Paula