Sunday, January 18, 2009

looking back, looking forward


Shannon In the Bayou
Originally uploaded by wahoo1265
Looking back, 2008 probably wasn’t the best of years for me. This was the year I lost my best friend, Shannon, we didn’t travel as much as we would’ve liked, the Tigers had a losing season, and it seemed like I was always busy with school. But when I think back on 2008, it’s the good memories that come to mind first. Shannon and I spent a lot of lovely evenings on the patio listening to birds, I finally started on a new career path, and the three of us (Vic, Shannon, & I) did make it up to the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. So I guess the past year, like most years, had its share of ups and downs. And I’m sure this year will probably be similar ~ but I’m really hoping for more ups.

The next six months are going to be tough, but by the end of the year I hope to be finished with school, be firmly settled in a fantastic new job, be a few pounds lighter, and hope to welcome a new addition to the family (I think Shannon would like that). Every January I resolve not to make resolutions, but I think that for 2009 I’m going to make just one. I’d really like 2009 to be a happier year. I’d like to travel more, bike more, relax more, and I’d really like the Tigers to pull their heads out of their collective asses and win more! I’m looking forward to a 2009 filled with promise!

1 comment:

AutumnZ said...

Hope Springs!

I think Shannon would approve.