Looking back on the last year, there's lots for me to be proud of, some things that I'm not so proud of, but nothing that I regret. So I'm calling this year a success. It's also easy to look back and be critical of the decisions and choices made throughout the year. Hindsight is 20/20 after all. I find I have to remind myself to remember the circumstances that I made my choices and decisions under. It's easy to be critical when you don't remember the context of making them.
Highlights of this year included: a road trip back home to PEI with Kate; discovering my snack food soulmate in Michael; getting a raise in pay; becoming more involved in Sit With Me (especially the SWM Super Squad); realizing that I am hireable as a bookkeeper and being offered a job in my chosen field (even though the timing wasn't right and I couldn't take it); reconnecting with old friends (hi Jenn!) and managing to stay in touch with friends far away (hi Bret, Katelyn and Sarah!); and having Lindsay move in with me.
In the spirit of the ending of one year and the beginning of another, here are two lists.
Things I accomplished in the last year:
- my first foster dog was adopted and I survived the minor heartbreak it caused me
- I transferred to a busy downtown store and built on my management skills. I didn't like it, but by God, I survived.
- I transferred to a smaller, more community minded store and I've succeeded beyond my expectations.
- Learned to love spreadsheets even more than I already did.
- learned that it's okay that I have fun and enjoy myself.
- several trips to Montreal to transport dogs to safety.
Things I hope to accomplish in the New Year:
- start reading for my enjoyment instead of only school related readings.
- more writing (blogging, creative writing - just write more!).
- take my organizational skills to the next level.
- be more active - longer walks with the dogs!
- spend more time in the kitchen for fun (baking and cooking for friends!).
- spend more time with my friends
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