Beginning 2010.

It has been a whirlwind the last week. Everything has been very fast, and wonderful.

You know, I honestly couldn't even believe it when it was New Years eve on Thursday night. It didn't even feel like it. And then the countdown started, and all of a sudden everything hit. I could just feel my mind racing through the year. And what a year it was. Last year changed my life, in every way possible. At the end of 2008 I was positive that last year would bring nothing good. I was positive that things were never going to get better, because I was a mess. I'm pretty sure I couldn't have been more wrong. There has been a lot of good, some bad, and more than anything, memories that I will never trade the world for. All I can really do is sit back, and think, "wow." That word pretty much sums it all up. It's actually making me cry. And God showed me the way. It took awhile, but I finally came to. I have so many wonderful memories, and moments that come to mind when I think about 2009. And now I can look back and say, now that was a good year. It was hard at times, there were mental and physical obstacles that were constantly there. But the difference is that I had the strength to pick myself up every time. I owe that to God. And I owe that also to the people that love me. What a year filled with revelations, experiences, and new beginnings. I had a wonderful time at Kj's. He just had a few of our friends over, and we did nothing special. I really couldn't have asked for a better New Years regardless. We didn't sleep like at all, and spent all night talking. Loved it.
Goodbye, 2009.

To start off the New Year, was a trip to Camrose. I was pretty positive by wednesday of last week that Kj was not going to be able to come. But then, he was! And I was super excited. Camrose has always meant a great deal to me. It was where I was born, where I spent my childhood growing up. And I couldn't wait to share it with Kj. And as it turns out, I had a fantastic time. We laughed so much on Friday. We were just so silly; we were being us. Kj got to meet a few of my family members, and I was impressed at how he was trying to get ahold of who they were and how they worked into my huge family. I was excited for them all to meet this wonderful guy of mine. We hung out with my two favorites from Camrose, and it was so nice to catch up with both of them. It's not until I go back to visit that I realize how much I love them, and how much I love that place, even though it is no longer what I call home. Today I got to spend a few moments with him in my favorite place ever. And we were silent, and even though it was freezing, it was a beautiful moment for me. And I was so happy. The last two days with Kj meant more than I think he knows, and I think, for me, it was the perfect way to start off 2010.