The year of years.... So far.

And a new year begins. Wow, I can't believe how fast this year has passed by. I'm still confused the sun doesn't wake me up at 6 am, 3 hours after it has set. The year has been really good, honestly. I've met a lot of great people, said goodbye to a couple friends, and been on a journey of selfdiscovery. I'm quite proud to say I like what I've found in myself. I think it's been healthy for me, to concentrate on who I really am and who I want to be. I've spent a lot of time setting limits this year. I've never really been aware how much I've crippled myself, by being unable or unwilling to really put my foot down and say stop. And starting to do so has helped me define myself as a person.

Now, I'm down to refining the details. The rough outline is complete, and it really has improved my lifequality. I probably couldn't have done it without my friends and my family, and I know a lot of them has noticed the positive impact this has made in my life. My beloved bat is my eternal support, the one who cheers me up in the worst of days. My lion, though no longer a part of my life, has made a permanent inflict. He's the voice in my head who tells me when I'm being an idiot. My mental sparring partner. And he will be forever. My mom, reminding me daily I'm responsible for my own happiness. My grandparents, always there, always willing to show their love and support. My sister, my confidential. No more needs to be said there, she knows her importance to me. My brother, the light and brightness on dark paths, the one I love more then anything else, the reminder of all things good, my protector and friend. And the newcomer who inspired my future and opened so many new doors, for which I'm forever grateful. The one who swept in on a hot summer day, and reminded me to live again.

Every single one, and more, have helped me get to where I am now. It has been a truly awesome year. I'm looking forward to make 2010 even better!