Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, screaming "Shit, what a ride!!" -Unknown
We've come to the last post of 2008 which is also the final post with our 2008 theme, "Enjoy Life." As we go into our third year of Good Friday, and considering that this is the season of gift-giving, I thought it would be appropriate to mention some of the best gifts I got this year.
Life: I know, it sounds cheesy and cliche, but it's really one of the best gifts we've been given, and the best gift we can give in return is to really enjoy it. Many of us, myself included, lost loved ones this year--as a matter of fact, I almost lost another friend Christmas morning who was in a terrible accident, but managed to walk away unscathed. Life is unpredictable, but what's better than a gift that is dynamic and unexpected.
Friendship: I know a lot of people, but I have few friends--people that truly know me, understand me and accept me with all my flaws. It's a gift to find those people with whom you connect and have relationships that transcend distance and time. How many people have friends who would fly thousands of miles, in a snowstorm, to surprise them for a birthday? I'm happy to say I do. I always say that I have enough friends, but I met really amazing people this year, and I know some of them will be lifelong friends, so that is yet another unexpected gift.
Growth: This was an amazing year of growth for me. I finally closed the door on an emotionally destructive relationship; I realized that sometimes it's ok to not be in control and to always be the responsible, practical, reasonable one; I realized that sometimes blood is not thicker than water, and sometimes the strongest bonds are formed in the most unlikely places; and I'm learning to be more vocal about my feelings. I know quite a few people who are stagnant, and who have bad habits that they aren't even trying to break, so to get the opportunity to learn and develop is yet another amazing gift.
I hope the gifts you got this year were as awesome as mine! Have a safe and happy new year!
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