"Speaking words of wisdom; Let it be."

2010 was a trying year for many of my friends and loved ones. It wasn’t so bad for me and I’m greatful for that. Some of the 2010 highlights and lowlights


• Trip to FL
• Reconnecting with family
• Completing all actual classroom education for my OTD (doctorate of occupational therapy)
• Lots of friends got engaged
• My sister adopted an amazing little boy making me an aunt again
• Jason and I had some major ups and downs this year but we worked through them. I guess love really is strong enough to heal all wounds

I can’t believe it is 2011. It’s is going to be an amazing year full of changes and transformation. It’s really interesting starting a new year in a different country knowing that so many huge things will be happening this year. So what all is in store for 2011 that I know of?

• My last twenties birthday
• 16 weeks of Residency
• A trip to the AOTA conference (hopefully)
• Graduation from OT school (I’m so excited about this 4 months 10 days)
• A huge European trip to celebrate graduation and the realization that it’s time to seize the day
• Deciding where we want to live and start our lives together, again
• Taking my boards
• Finding a job
• Starting my adult life again with a lot more debt
• A trip to FL for one of my best friend’s wedding
• Another best friends is having her second child I can’t wait to meet him or her
• I’m going to become a great aunt for the third time
• Family planning for us (I'm thinking the time to start having those serious family discussions will start at the end of 2011)
• And all the other huge events that I’ve yet to consider or explore!!

So yeah, big things are happening in my life and it’s good and exciting. As for resolutions this year I’ve made 6 and I’m going to have place them someplace I can see them through this year of transformation. I know that these are things I will work on for the rest of my life but it’s nice to write them down and put them out in the universe for other to support me in my journey.

1. Love myself more – I’m way too critical on myself so I’m vowing to love myself more. Take care of myself a bit better, embrace who I am and be empowered.

2. Decrease negativity – I’m pretty pessimistic at times and I want to decrease the negative thoughts that I’m putting out into the world.

3. Be more confident – I need to be more confident in my knowledge and be confident with who I am.

4. Praise – I will praise god for all things good and bad

5. Just be – I am not in control of the world and I will be fine. I will live today for all that it can be. Life is short and I don’t want to miss it being worried, scared or stressed.

And last but not least

6. Balance – I will seek balance in my life to achieve happiness. I need to make time for all areas of life. I need a balance of components full of love, fun, friends, work, spirituality, exercise and family.