Thursday, January 01, 2009

Goodbye 2008

In 2008, my little girl celebrated her first birthday and magically went from baby to toddler way too fast
In 2008, i looked to get out of my current job situation, but decided to give it one more year
In 2008, I changed my mind about my job situation and decided to look at another option, being montessori, and go back to school again
I jumped in with both feet excitedly
In 2008, the rug was pulled out from under me and now i am stuck again in my current job situation, doing things i dont agree with
In 2008, i started to attend church semi frequently and started to become semi comfortable where i am
In 2008, my husband became heavily invested in the youth of norwood through grace church and his loyalty to his vision makes me proud and disappointed at the same time, for he is doing so much good, though it takes alot of his time and energy and something that i dont feel very much apart of
In 2008, i watched friends fall in love, get married, have babies, lose babies, go through trials, but never lose their footing
in 2008, i got stressed out
in 2008, I missed spending time with my friends, but spent alot of time with my family
In 2008, i found more favorite tv shows
In 2008, i painted three rooms in my house (with help)
in 2008, i wanted to organize my house, but never could tackle the task
in 2008, I listened to more country music than ever and missed college (ahh simple days)
in 2008, we discussed when to grow our family
In 2008, my husband planned a whole weekend around my birthday, showing me he thinks about me
In 2008, i gained 4 pounds
In 2008, I meet Jesse and his wife at the airport, it was completely special to me
in 2008, I ignored my spiritual struggles
In 2008, i am still in debt for two degrees and thinking about going to school again?? really ......really........seriously??!
In 2008, i love my husband more than the year before and less than i will next year
In 2008, i did not vote (ssshhhhh! dont tell)and was so annoyed that i didnt care
In 2008, my cat brought a dead mouse to bed with him ( in my bed!!)
In 2008, I didnt want to be involved
In 2008, I sit here on my couch as the new year turns yet another year.......kiss kiss tiger, at least my cat is here to share it with me! ha!
In 2009, I hope to be a better wife, mother, teacher, lover (that one's for you honey! ha!), daughter, listener, friend, and prayerer (not a word, but i couldnt think of a better one)
I want to follow my heart and be more aware, I want to leave a legacy starting now. I just have to decide what legacy i want to leave and continue my journey. My journey seems to be never ending but ever changing. So its time to take out the trash!
More thoughts on 2009..........later...........

3 comments:

Cindy said...

I know this is gonna sounds weird...but after I read this all I wanted to say is that...

Katie you are simply beautiful. The way you write, think, live...it's beautiful.

Adam said...

Katie Bird, you are a wonderful woman.

Keep it up! ;-)

SarahBeth said...

That is a lot in just one year but I'm sure this next year will bring about even more surprises... for all of us! love you.