Today wraps up an interesting year. It's funny how these things work because to be honest I am only remembering things that have happened in the last few months. It's obvious that health has not be something I'm thankful for this year, and with an appointment to confirm (or deny) my condition on the 3rd I hope that 2012 is much better than 2011, in that respect.
Beyond that I have also had some pretty amazing things happen. Ashley (the love of my life) is now moved into
I've lived in 2 homes this year (with another brief stint at the parents for recovery). My current apartment in Denver, which I share with Ashley, Matt McGovern, and Katie March. If not for the apartment itself this would be an ideal situation. I love living with Matt and Katie and think that we have a very nice groove to the way that we interact. We watch Jeopardy almost every weeknight and while they get WAY more of the answers correct than I do it is still fun. We rarely, if ever, argue and it is nice living with some of my best friends. I also lived in Wash Park (Shermansion, how I miss you) with Kyle Pottorff, Bryan Brammer, Scott Wenzel, Chris Hall, and briefly Matt McGovern. This was a beautiful sprawling home that I loved. Sure the walls were crooked, and they tried to evict us because our landlord didn't pay his rent, but beyond that we had a good time. Sure, things weren't always hunky-dory but we got along and I miss those late night talks in the kitchen, or at the foot of the stairs.
I have had the same job for all of 2011, and let me tell you....I love it. EF was pretty much a random situation of needing a job, and having a friend (Thanks, Zack) know of an opening. I am not the biggest fan of kids, and I don't really like to travel, but I love my job. I said it. I love answering the phone and helping people figure out the best way to make international travel happen for their kid. I don't mind being yelled at, or screamed at because I know at the end of the day I've helped people do something that their kid will never forget. I'm also REALLY good at my job, and I've been #1 in my department pretty much since I started working there. I have 2 of the best bosses in the world; Abby and Kaitlin. I am so very fortunate that I work for such amazing, smart, talented women because I can learn from them and because they care about my future both in the company and as a person. When I got sick and needed help dealing with everything they were there with advice, and were very encouraging to get my biopsy done as soon as possible and to make sure I take care of myself first. I am actually excited to go back to work next week, and hope that my health allows me to work there for many years.
I have great friends and while I'd love to talk about all of you I just want to say that if you're reading this then I am probably thankful for you. It takes too long to name each of you, and other than Jeddy and Mark I will probably see all of you in the next few hours. I also have an amazing extended family; my aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents, and everyone have been so amazing, not only during this bad time, but always. I love each and every one of you and cannot tell you how much the texts, and messages mean to me. It warms my heart, and really does something physical that makes me feel better.
I also went abroad again, and had a great time in the UK, and had a decent time in Spain. (Don't go there if you don't speak the language) I've spent countless hours playing halo, hanging out with friends, and lecturing/hanging out with my little sister, Hilary.
I want to just say how amazingly thankful I am for my family. My parents (and step-parents) have been a blessing to me, and I love each of them in their own ways. My siblings are amazing, and while we may bicker about the little things I know that they love me, and I hope that they know that I love them. I could not be happier with the lot in life I've been given as far as my family is concerned.
Have a Happy New Year! Be safe, and I hope to bring you good news in 2012!
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