A Year In The Life

I'm so sorry. I had intentions of making this post so super awesome, so super fancy, but I think I bit off more than my poor computer could chew.

So I have made some what of a playlist for you to coincide with this post, so hit play, sit back, relax and enjoy my year in review.

In the beginning of year, my friends and I came up with a motto, it was 'Change The Fate Of 2008' I have spent the past couple of days reviewing 2008, and figured I hadn't really changed the fate, but there were still so many good things that had happened this year.

I think the most important change of the year is the fact that I am now a member of a book club. Not really one to read a lot, being in a club that reads is a little strange for me. At the beginning of the summer some friends who were in the Book Club asked me if I would like to join. I thought about it for sometime and decided that I would join.

A couple of days later, my friends plopped on me, with a loud thump, a copy of 'Gone With the Wind' , a 2000 page epic novel. Although panicked by our reading choice, I soon realized that Book Club is a lot more than just reading as I have made some wonderful friends and have had a lot of fun.

Even though I have complained every week and month about the extra reading, (I am always suggesting reading magazines instead of new books, but sadly most of the people in the club love reading.) I am grateful for all of the support I have received from my literate friends.

My friends and I also hit up a few concerts this year, The Trews, Sarah Slean, and my ultimate favourite, Peter Katz (Oh. All Canadian artists. That is funny.) All of the concerts were completely different, but all fantastic. I highly recommend that you check them out if you are looking for some new music.

So it isn't on east side, and it isn't that deluxe, but my roommate and I moved to a great apartment building this June. It is the perfect size for us, super quiet and in a great location. The angels really did lead us to our wonderful house, and as much as we hated moving, it is so much better than our old house.

As some of you already know, my younger brother, Eric left for a mission to the Dominican Republic this summer. He has only been gone for a little over five months, but is doing so well. He is working hard, learning lots of Spanish and loves the people that he serves. Even though we miss him terribly, my family has really been bless by his service.

Avid readers will recognize that have had a few guys come into my life this year, which, yes was a little more than odd. Sadly they all ended the same way, not very good. But I am trying to remain positive and have faith that one day, hopefully soon (knock on wood) something will work out. But for right now, I'll be okay.

So my friends and I haven't come up with a motto for 2009 yet, but I have made some new year's resolutions, and it is my hope that 2009 is just as good, if not better than 2008. While reviewing this past year, I have realized just how blessed I have been. I have had some great experiences, placed with amazing opportunities and met some wonderful people. I have made memories that will stay with me forever.

Thanks to you for all of your love and support over the past year. I appreciate all that I receive. It is my hope that your 2009 is exactly what you imagine it to be.

Until next year.
As Always,