A year in review
Over the past few days, I've found myself thinking about 2005. The year that's past. One down, hopefully MANY more to go.
I haven't just been thinking about the stuff that I did/tasks completed last year, but also the ways in which I have grown and changed.
Yeah, there's the obvious biggie. The fact that I moved out of my parent's house into a place of my own. In another city. In another province.
There's also all the other stuff. Some important. Some, not so much. Meeting new people/gaining new friends. Coming out of the closet to my mom. Being promoted to assistant manager at work. Selling off my car after having it for three years.
But, the most important things are how I have changed and grown. I've found that this living on my own thing is WAY easier than I thought it would be. The big one would be paying bills. When I made my budgeting estimates while trying to decide if I should move or not, I knew that I would be able to do it. I just didn't think that it would be as easy as it is. I may not be eating caviar and drinking champagne, but I'm not limited to bread and water, either. And my cooking isn't lethal. :) Plus, I've gotta admit. I've got a pretty kick-ass place set up for my self. I've also got some plans in mind for the reasonably near future (6 to 18 months).
I've also noticed that my self-image has imrpoved. Sure, I have my flaws (who doesn't?). But, I don't dwell on them like I used to. I know that I have a few extra pounds on my frame, but I'm not going insane over the fact. I'm happier with myself than I've ever been.
I've found that my confidence level has improved. I'm becoming a little more out-going. I'd credit this mostly to the fact that getting myself setup/established after moving out was done so smoothly. Also to some stuff at work. As I get more involved in the inner and national workings of my store (a result of the promotion), I've been getting positive feedback from people higher up the food chain than I did in the past (the regional manager likes me, etc). Also, more and more of my ideas (policy, etc) are getting put into play. People are looking to me for guidance, assistance, and advice. All cool stuff.
One thing is for certain. I've had tons of help and support from my family and friends this past year. Support that I cannot possibly thank you enough for. Support that I am incredibly greateful for.
That's the past year in a short blurb. Yeah, there were some sucky moments. But, these cool ones sure make the bad stuff look trivial.
I'm looking forward to 2006.
I haven't just been thinking about the stuff that I did/tasks completed last year, but also the ways in which I have grown and changed.
Yeah, there's the obvious biggie. The fact that I moved out of my parent's house into a place of my own. In another city. In another province.
There's also all the other stuff. Some important. Some, not so much. Meeting new people/gaining new friends. Coming out of the closet to my mom. Being promoted to assistant manager at work. Selling off my car after having it for three years.
But, the most important things are how I have changed and grown. I've found that this living on my own thing is WAY easier than I thought it would be. The big one would be paying bills. When I made my budgeting estimates while trying to decide if I should move or not, I knew that I would be able to do it. I just didn't think that it would be as easy as it is. I may not be eating caviar and drinking champagne, but I'm not limited to bread and water, either. And my cooking isn't lethal. :) Plus, I've gotta admit. I've got a pretty kick-ass place set up for my self. I've also got some plans in mind for the reasonably near future (6 to 18 months).
I've also noticed that my self-image has imrpoved. Sure, I have my flaws (who doesn't?). But, I don't dwell on them like I used to. I know that I have a few extra pounds on my frame, but I'm not going insane over the fact. I'm happier with myself than I've ever been.
I've found that my confidence level has improved. I'm becoming a little more out-going. I'd credit this mostly to the fact that getting myself setup/established after moving out was done so smoothly. Also to some stuff at work. As I get more involved in the inner and national workings of my store (a result of the promotion), I've been getting positive feedback from people higher up the food chain than I did in the past (the regional manager likes me, etc). Also, more and more of my ideas (policy, etc) are getting put into play. People are looking to me for guidance, assistance, and advice. All cool stuff.
One thing is for certain. I've had tons of help and support from my family and friends this past year. Support that I cannot possibly thank you enough for. Support that I am incredibly greateful for.
That's the past year in a short blurb. Yeah, there were some sucky moments. But, these cool ones sure make the bad stuff look trivial.
I'm looking forward to 2006.
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