This was 2009

[rebekah1213]

Things I have learned in 2009. ..

1. I shouldn’t take life so seriously . . . it’s just a piece of flair that why take life so seriously, we all die anyway.
2. I need to just enjoy life for what it is worth.
3. I think I have what they call . . . S. A. D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and I really need more light in the winter.
4. I really get easily distracted and the Internet my biggest distraction.
5. I did finish my first draft, and I can accomplish something if I put my mind to it and Tom nags me enough.
6. I realize I am a lot stronger than I thought I could ever be.
7. I also realized that deciding life or death will age you several years.
8. I have learned I just have to let go of some things. I have tried to worry about less, but lately it has been really hard.
9. Just like in the movie “Risky Business” sometimes just have to say “Fuck it!”
10. Biologically, sex really does help elevate hormones and can even take away pain momentarily.
11. This year I have been more spiritual and I have even talked to the Goddess more.
12. I have really seen my bitter and jealous side and it is not pretty.
13. I am not good at keeping snail-mail penpals. I have too much of a sporadic life and penpal letters get pushed to the back burner.
14. I am really burnt out from helping everyone. I can only be everyone’s everything for just so long. I need some time to regain my own sanity as life is only about balance.
15. I can truly handle more pain than I thought.
16. I really hate editing my own work.
17. I truly accomplish more when I create a To-Do list.
18. I am good at entertaining myself.
19. I enjoyed hanging out with my brother by themselves. My parents (father and stepmother are ones causing me stress.)
20. I can overcome drama.
21. I have finally gotten more time for myself; it’s usually when I am on the Internet.
22. I enjoy helping my brother or my boyfriend with video games. However I am still horrible at video games except Tetris, and Wii Sports: bowling.
23. I can survive insomnia.
24. I have a spiritual connection to cats.
25. I really do miss my grandma Pat and it really has been quiet at my mom’s house.
26. I have really gone through a lot this year and survived it all.
27. I accomplished nothing on my 2009 resolution list. In my argument, it didn’t go the way I was thinking it would, but then again it never does.

Things I have accomplished in 2009. . .

1. I finished draft 1 of my first novel.
2. I have gotten 60 parts out of 100 done on the 5000 Question survey.
3. I am on level 46 out of 50 on Yoville; level 32 on Petville, and Level 33 on Vampire Wars. I am just happy I am into a few computer games.
4. Tom and I finished reading out loud “Interview with a Vampire,” and “The Vampire Lestat.” We are currently working on “Queen of the Damned.”
5. I finished writing My Book of Fortune: 999 things I am thankful for. (I am planning to write another one starting in January.)
6. I have published several poems on an independent zine “Sound of Poison.”
7. I helped my mom to find a job in the beginning of the year.
8. I have written 316 blogs in LJ (livejournal) since I have opened the account in January.
9. I helped my mom and grandma fixed their bills and get out of trouble.
10. I actually have a bill in my name, and I also helped Tom out with his cable. 
11. I play poker with the guys and actually won a round.
12. I started a Tarot book for all of my notes.
13. I got to enjoy special time with each of my brothers.
14. I fought through many fits of moodiness and depression without meds.
15. I have made many online friends, especially on LJ, myspace and facebook.

I am sure I can list more, but lately I haven't had much time. For everyone who was apart of my life in 2009, I thank you, and I wish you all an even better 2010.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!