I Suck at Blogging

Seeing as how I haven't blogged since January makes me question my existence in the 'blog world.' Who reads this stuff anyway? Aren't you keeping up with me on facebook already?

Quick recap of the past 10 months.

January: Saw Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in Cookeville. Made a funny memory in the bathroom (I'll tell you about it later). Went to Murray, Ky and ate my first sushi (Thanks Adam Scott)...it wasn't bad at all. I actually want to try it again. Had a very fun time at the cabin with my fellow Dunnville Hornets (quote of the year from Mary Ann, "I'm SO upset!") Met two new wonderful friends (Tonnie and MaryAnn). Thanks Tracy for the introductions.

February: Went to Nashville to the Station Inn to see Luke Bulla and Bryan Sutton. Fun times. Heard the "Dick Reunion" Story and laughed until I hurt. I STILL laugh when thinking about it.

March: Reconnected with some wonderful former Somerset Physical Therapy co-workers.

April: Went to Keeneland and met "Dick in the Box." I wonder how old Dick is now...and I wonder if he misses me. Attended Lifesavers conference in Louisville--HAD A BLAST, but how could you NOT have a good time when you're with Eunice?

May: Fell apart this month...why do we get so torn up over boys? Started putting things back together when the girls hit Bonita Beach WIDE open for Tonnie's 40 and Fabulous beach tour. It was a much, much, MUCH needed break from life in Kentucky. Oh, and how could I forget? Shelley Haynes and I made our CMT video debut in Steve Azar's "Moo La Moo" video shoot at Mercy Lounge in Nashville.

June: MC'd pageants at the fair, joined my fellow Dunnville Hornets in Georgetown for a fun weekend, wrecked a staff car in Hazard and found out how crazy people really can be.

July: Relay for Life...benefit for a co-workers husband...working my tail off before the bluegrass festival.

August: Waterpark, Dunnville Hornets reunion at the cabin, BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL--YEAR 6--HUGE SUCCESS...turned 30...big birthday bash in Nashville with Tracy, Tonnie, MA, Deb and Jen.

September: Dock Party (what a night) with Kara, Adam, Derek, Amber, Luke and Richie...crash my fellow hornet Tracie's wedding (still waiting for Mary Ann to post pics)...spent the weekend with my college roommate, Jessica...and had a fun night of cornhole at Brooke and Bryan's. Oh, and I had a delightful lunch with Claudette (another former co-worker at Somerset Physical Therapy).

October: Attend high school classmate and friend, Josh Root's wedding...1st birthday party of a very special set of twins (Caroline and Courtney Haynes)...worked the Four Roses leg of the Bourbon Chase Relay Race with my college roommate...

November (so far...13 days in)...found out my best friend Kara is HAVING ANOTHER BABY!

Yes, in ways it's been a tough year. Seems like I've felt things I've never felt before and experienced things I never care to experience again. However, there are a few constants that remain --my wonderful family, my oh-so-sweet- nieces and nephews, my fabulous girlfriends--that make the one curve ball much more bearable.

At the beginning of this year, the things I thought would happen, haven't. Part of that is my own fault. I may have lost the battle, but I didn't lose the lesson. I've learned from things that's happened this year and am better for it. Maybe next year I won't set my goals so high...or maybe I just won't let my goals hinge on someone else. In 10 more months, I'll let you know how that works out for me.

Happy New Year!!

Oh gosh...I am so glad it's the new year! I am soooo over 2008. It really wasn't a year to remember for me. Not one to linger in the past, half of 2008 was spent in emotional turmoil over my dad's lung cancer/chemotherapy and honestly the rest was just somewhat of a blur. Oh sure, there were a few bright spots; the festival was a success, I made new friends, reconnected with some old friends, saw one of my best friends tie the knot and another give birth to her first--much anticipated--child. But, I am ready for 2009 and the potential it has to be my best year ever. You know, I'm turning the big 3-0 in 2009 and with my old age has come some wisdom.

This is what I vow for the new year:

The knowledge and understanding that 'MEN ARE LIKE TRAINS...THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER ONE.' If he doesn't treat me the way I deserve to be treated--then someone else will. No more of this 'waiting on him to change' business...that just doesn't happen.

Attitude is everything. I can make any situation better--or worse--depending on how I react to it.

I am the only one that can make me happy. I will no longer begrudge happy couples--or happy parents--of their happiness simply because I'm jealous. If I'm not happy to begin with, having the things I most long for wouldn't make me happy either.

I'm going to learn how to sew. I'm going to make something cool too.

I'm going to listen to as many old stories from my parents and relatives as I can. I could even write those stores down.

I'm going to study more American History...and read less romance (no wonder we women are never satisfied! We compare men to the MADE-UP men in books).

And finally, I'm going to just love life and meet 2009 head on--ready for whatever lay in store for me. As Tim McGraw would say, "I'm an Indian Outlaw"...oh no...wrong song, "Cry a Little Less...Laugh a Little More"...NOW we're talking.