as you know, some people pick words for their year as the year begins. i'm the kind of girl who gets her word for the year after the year's over, rather than at the beginning. surprisingly, i'm okay with this.
as 2012 drew to a close last week, i wondered how to reflect upon the year that had just happened. it was one of the hardest years i've ever experienced. i was tempted to dwell on the bad things, but so many positive things came to my mind as well.
so, i'm not going to deny that 2012 was hellish at times, but it wasn't a total waste. it was very lovely in several different ways.
and overall, i've decided that my word for last year is brave.
as 2012 drew to a close last week, i wondered how to reflect upon the year that had just happened. it was one of the hardest years i've ever experienced. i was tempted to dwell on the bad things, but so many positive things came to my mind as well.
so, i'm not going to deny that 2012 was hellish at times, but it wasn't a total waste. it was very lovely in several different ways.
and overall, i've decided that my word for last year is brave.
>> in 2012, i...
rode an ATV for the first time
got my first dog
finished Because I'm Irish
turned sixteen
got braces after a long wait.
received my stuffed Flynn for my birthday.
started the car for the first time. MUAHAHA POWER.
(still working on the driving part)
grew so much in my writing and realized that i do have a gift.
created Rane Silverthorne and the novel he's in
formed the tea-spitters, who have
quickly become some of my closest friends.
became addicted to pinterest
met Celtic Thunder after being a fan for three years.
(blog post to come)
fell in love with The Avengers
had several mysterious health issues flare up
(that's why i describe part of this year as "hellish.")
started Spill the Beans
did a few vlogs
was so supported and so very blessed.
thank you: Wren, Jo, and Keaghan,
and everyone else who has been there for me
and has done their best to understand my pain.
thank you to those who sent me packages
to brighten up my day.
was so supported and so very blessed.
thank you: Wren, Jo, and Keaghan,
and everyone else who has been there for me
and has done their best to understand my pain.
thank you to those who sent me packages
to brighten up my day.
i met Micah, who told me i was brave.
had many late night conversations with Annah
wrote an alternate universe with
Caroline and Mary about our characters,
and had several of my characters fangirled over.
(there is nothing like having someone
fangirl about your novels. trust me.)
fangirl about your novels. trust me.)
discovered quotes that made my heart sing.
fell in love with tony stark.
had a visit from my Pip.
saw Brave with Pip.
discovered the joy of having hair
long enough to put in a ponytail.
fell in love with sweatpants
pulled my first all-nighter due to my health
(it's not what everyone says it is, trust me)
met so many new friends,
and grew closer to others.
dreamed about taking a road trip. someday.
i struggled. had doubts.
went through a long period of time of feeling distanced from God.
now, as 2013 dawns, i feel like i'm getting emotional & spiritual healing
and that i'm back where i belong.
and most of all, i got through it.
i got through 2012.
i was brave.
