As I so often do this time of the year, the last few days have been spent thinking about where I was at this time last year. What I was doing, where I was living and just what was going on in my life in general.

Talk about a lot of changes. The following all happened within the last year:

- I quit my full time job of six years after being pushed one too many times by my 8 or 9 bosses.
- An attempt was made to make a living working two part time jobs.
- I quit my favorite part time job at the newspaper with the hope that maybe I'll be able to find something someday somewhere at another newspaper.
- In March the former room mate and I split and I moved into my current abode with one of my very best friends.
- Three very different guys found me attractive on some level.
- The same three guys rejected me on some level.
- I ran in my first 5k race back in April. While I didn't win (by a longshot) I still consider it one of my very proudest moments.
- I entered the last year of my 20s.
- I reconnected with an old friend from high school.
- New friends were made via the internet (Hi George, Rob and Denise!), work (both of my jobs) and hockey.
- The kidney stones came back with a vengance. Twice.
- My parents marriage almost disintegrated. And probably will eventually anyway.

Most importantly though, I realized a lot of things about myself: When I put my mind to something I can do it. It's o.k. to be 29 and not have any hint of being married anytime soon (still working on this one). Being with or just talking to my friends is the best part of my day.

I could go on and on. Those of you who know me outside of the blog know that for a fact. But it's true. This year has had it's many ups and downs but you know what, I'm glad it did. It forced me to take a hard look at both myself and the direction I'm heading. Even more importantly, I have finally gotten it into my thick head that it's o.k. to let go. Lighten the load by getting rid of the things that are holding me back.

And oh baby is there a lot. Can you say Acme 10 ton weight? I'm ready to let it go though. I'm ready to move on and finally have a life.

Very deep for this early in the morning (especially without coffee), I know. Just something that's been on my mind.

Since I'm working again tomorrow (the rest of the office has off) and will probably be bored out of my skull, look for the Resolutions to appear. There's a long list this year!