It's now 2012 and thinking back over the past year it seems like so much as gone on. I mean, it has, but it seems like far far too much to be all jammed into one year. I mean I wrote a thesis, got a new job (the writing center gig), got my Masters degree (!), moved to a new state (!!), saw my sister get married, presented in two conferences, traveled to New York City by myself, taught a class that's not even in my field, and survived my first semester at UK. Holy crap has it all been exhausting, but incredibly rewarding.
I've also made some incredible new friends and strengthened old friendships. My new Lexington friends have been incredible. We've shared good times and supported one another when we've wanted to give up. Well, I guess I should say when I've wanted to give up, because I'm not sure others have haha. And coming back home over break has shown me just how much I miss my Michigan peeps. I got to spend some time with some Western friends but not nearly enough. It's just so weird and sad going from seeing people every day to spending one day with them over break.
Oh and can we for a moment talk about the addition to my life, Wheezer! I adopted a dog last year and he's been a highlight of my life. It took quite a bit of time to like allow the fact that I had a dog sink in, but now I can't imagine life without the little guy. He can be a terror. He totally plays me, but he adds something to my life with gray beard and eyebrows and grumpy disposition.
I suppose if I had to sum up this past year in one word in would be growth. I've grown a lot in a lot of ways. I mean I'm living in another state! I traveled to New York City alone! And it's all felt great. I'm proud of 2011, but now 2012 holds new things. Whereas 2011 was all about Sam the student, 2012 needs to be a bit more about Sam the person. It's time to change some habits, cultivate some new relationships, and find a few new dreams to chase.
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