Love Notes and Dedications.

I remember it was almost a year ago when I was staring at this same computer screen putting life on pause to take a look back at the year that I had. Well, here we are again another year later. . .

          Before the clock struck midnight, me and my amazing friend Lauren Whitmore sat at work naming our favorite moments of the year. All the memories just came flooding back at once and it gave me a sense of appreciation for the year. My favorite had to be when Lauren tried to start a revolution by trying to get everyone to quit on Easter all in all, a very successful year.

Every year I like to write a letter, or in this case a blog, to the previous year as a way to say goodbye to it and pay homage to all the beautiful things it has brought me. It brought me so many new faces and kept some old ones, it brought me new responsibilities and even a new outlook on life. I’m still trying to figure out what I did to deserve such amazing gifts. It’s really hard to pick and choose certain moments of this year as my favorite, but I definitely have a lot to choose from. So in keeping with my small tradition I want to take the time to say “Thank You” to a few people who have helped me through the tough times and celebrated with me during the happy ones.

          As always, to my amazing sister and brother-in-law; I love having two people like you in my corner to guide me when I need it. Even when I don’t agree with your thought process sometimes, eventually my head catches up with my heart and I see the logic behind your advice. You two will forever be my idols when it comes to what a happy and healthy relationship is. Finally, thank you for bringing your amazing son into this world. It is such an honor to be in his life. Little sister, you are truly on your way. I can’t wait for you to cut loose from all your restraints and take this world by storm. No matter what, keep that head up and everyday know that without your love and support I’d be an empty shell.

          To all my friends; it would take an entire blog entry to individually thank all of you. So I hope this will be enough for now. This year really taught me just who will stand by your side through thick and thin and who’ll always be there at the end of the day. I’ve had the privilege of meeting a bunch of amazing people that I’m proud to call “friend” and the honor of keeping some old friends with me. We all found each other at different point and times in 2010, but I don’t regret any of it. And while some of you have left to pursue different things, you will always be in my heart along with the many ways I have been touched by your presence. Old or new, words aren’t enough to express how much all of your friendships mean to me. Let’s do this forever!

          And finally, to the year that was 2010: I wake up every morning never knowing what to expect and while that scares me sometimes it’s also very exciting. I didn’t realize it until New Year’s Eve that I really came into my own. It has taken me many years to get to a point where I can feel comfortable with who I am as a person and this year was truly my year. I freed myself from the negative place that I was in and released the light I had inside that I always knew I had all these years. I became an adult and for the first ever I took control over my life and I have this year to thank for that. If it wasn’t for certain situations and certain times that I had endured the year I wouldn’t know how to stand up for myself.

          As we crossed the days off our calendars and watched as the pages fell to the floor I think we would agree that this year had to be one of the best we’ve ever had. I know I do.

Xoxo.

B.

Dedicated to my sisters, friends, Father Time, Mother Earth, 2010, all the daydreamer’s with their heads in the clouds, all the broken hearts, the universe, all the laughter, smiles, memories and as always, the energy of love.