Peace out 2011, it's been real

Happy new year!!!!!!!  I have been looking forward to 2012 and turning 31 (in 2 days) for a while; or maybe it's more that I've been looking forward to it NOT being 2011 and NOT being 30 anymore.  Either way, I've made it!

While this last year has been the scariest, most stressful, most challenging, craziest year of my life, I'm pretty certain I wouldn't have changed it if I could.  That's easy for me to say now, while my tumor is well-behaved and not causing any trouble, but I really feel so happy for everything that's happened this year.  I feel like a whole new woman... seriously.  I'm happy.  I'm upbeat.  I'm thankful.  I'm satisfied.  I look forward to all of the adventures and excitement that the future holds.  I'm more laid back.  I don't let the little stuff get to me anymore.  I worry less.  I have a fresh new perspective on life and what is important.  My priorities are realigned for the better.  I have stronger relationships with my friends and family.  I've organized my life and cleansed it of the extra crap (and continue to).  I've got a sweet new 'do that I wouldn't have had the guts to get before.  And I feel GREAT!

Dancing the new year in at Dudley Manlove Quartet with Syd, Maria, Carl, and Steph the lurker

Happy new year, friends!  I hope that 2012 brings everyone lots of happiness, good health, and an appreciation for all of the wonderful things (and I don't mean physical things) and relationships that we are so lucky to have.  Cheers to a fresh new year and a fresh new start!