Some of the best parts of 2008:
SPICE GIRLS CONCERT
New owners at Gymboree
APO
The Ann Arbor Folk Fest
Realizing that when something is lost, it might not actually be lost forever
Longing for spring, and loving it when I got it
Kimya Dawson
Spirituality
The Foo Fighters Concert
KICKBALL
Katy visiting and Norman’s Graduation
Sectionals at EMU
The Lakehouse
Band Camp (ba-dah-dah!)
CHIIIIIICAGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Sobbing my eyes out in Shannon’s car, and starting therapy because of it
Realizing what some friendships mean as an adult
Laura's Wedding
OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Living through something really hard this summer and it opening up new doors
MOVING OUT
Twilight
Making it through really hard times at the end of the year
Broomball
The Gymboree Holiday Party
Having an AMAZING Christmas
This awesome break
Hopes for a New Year!
Some things that need a little elaboration:
OBAMA :
Feeling moved to tears, filled with hope, and PRIDE.
It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.
Yes we can to justice and equality.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can.
I'll never forget sitting on the basement floor at my parents on election night and crying tears of joy and hope.
FRIENDSHIPS:
Whether it be reconnecting with old friends
Making NEW friends
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person..
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share,
grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it, it is real.
But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson,
love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
(that is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard)
Thank you for being a part of my life,
whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.
MAKING THINGS HAPPEN:
CUDA CUDA CUDA CUDA CUDA BRRRRRRRRR
ROCKY HORROR!
PLEDGE CLASS FALL 08!
MOVING OUT:
This has made things amazing for me. I have an amazing room mate who is a joy to live with, an adorable kitty cat, and a new found/rejuvinated respect and love for my family and my home.
This year has been one hell of a ride. I think 2008 was 2000 GREAT, but I'm very excited for 2009. So cheers to a new year, and another chance to get it right!!!!
[side note: there are many things that should have probably been included in here. these are just the ones that jumped to my mind, and i've cherished every moment, ever.]
1 comment:
wow, I REALLY love the three types-of-friends-in-your-life description.
It's so true.
I think for some people that concept is hard to deal with because some people get really sad or offended if you're not 100% buddy buddy all the time with them until THEY feel like moving on. But as you said, I too believe things happen for a reason and we all effect each other's lives in a way that has a purpose and meaning. The timing is very important (length and at what point in your life) and regardless of how long or short or close to one another, each has it's importance and meaning. I know I'm preaching to the choir here, haha.
It's just funny because I was planning on writing my next entry on friendships so this is really cool...I'm going to use what you said and put it in my entry. Did you write it? I want to give proper credit
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