DCFemella

I can’t believe that the year (and I was reminded that also the decade) is almost over. It seems like I was in my early twenties just yesterday, which is how old I was when this decade began. I think back on all the things that I have gone through since 2000, and how much I have overcome, and I am proud of myself.

I’m now a 31-year old woman with two wonderful children, and have the career that I almost always wanted. I say almost because I still want to branch out on my own full-time. I’m healthier than ever, and I am also happier as well. For the first time in my life, I can say that I love all the people around me. There is also no drama in my life. Whenever someone asks me, “Hey, how’s it going?” It isn’t how it was before where I would go and explain all the stressful crap I was dealing with. Now? I just say, “Same ol’, same ol.” It feels amazing to just say that.

One of the things that I always do during the holidays is watch “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie shows that if you have your family, friends, and your life, you will always find a way to be alright. It’s something that I finally understood this year.

Another lesson I learned is that I shouldn’t compare myself to other people. Even if someone has something that I want, I shouldn’t envy her, or be sad that I don’t have it, I just have to make more of an effort for myself. Also, be happy for the things that I do have.

Here are my 2010 yearly goals:

http://www.43things.com/2010_resolutions/person/dcfemella

I am not a resolution-type of person. I usually have a five-year plan, and then I break them down to yearly goals, and then those to monthly goals. I made almost all of my 2009 yearly goals, and so I know that this time, I will make all of my 2010 ones.

Well, I shall return next year.

Everyone, have a good one, make some goals, and remember what’s important.

Photo details: Happy New Year 2010 illustration, originally uploaded by FLOP DESIGN.