Hello 2009

As we are fast approaching the year 2009, I thought it was appropriate for me to find some time to reflect on the things that transpired in 2008. Starting a new year means reflecting on your successes and failures and planning for the future. While I refuse to go in details about some things (a little too personal), I have decided to share some... Here's a recap of 2008: my life and the a little outside world action.

~ I lost 29 lbs. WOOOOO HOOOOO.

~ I quit my job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No more tubes and cholesterol! I miss my coworkers though!

~ Against a lot of fear and anxiety, I moved everything I own into storage (except some clothes)and moved to Boston.

~ I've completed one semester of the graduate program. ONE MORE TO GO!!!

~ I began and ended a relationship that I had hoped would have been much more.

~ My girlfriends and I started what we hope to be an annual girlfriend's getaway tradition.

~ I lost a few loved ones: Tony, Uncle John and Uncle Charlie.

~ We elected Illinois senator Barack Obama as the 44th President of the U.S.A.

~ California legalized same-sex marriage and then had it overturned by voters.

~ Unemployment rates spiked... still going.

~ The Senate passed the Bailout Plan. Bailout who? Many have asked...

~ I managed to get even closer to those I love: family and chosen family (friends)... great stuff!

Overall the year as been a good one. It has definitely been very significant and one that won't be easily forgotten for a lot of reasons. I've learned a lot this year and can only hope to continue learning from not only my mistakes, but my victories. Onward 2009...