The beginning of the year started grimly, and I wasn't sure how I was ever going to accept my grandfather's suicide. Each day passed, and each day I came closer to feeling more and more at peace with myself and with his decision. I'll still never truly understand those decisions, but I do know that he's no longer in pain, and that can't possibly be a bad thing.
A couple of months passed, and I found myself looking for a new job. Not that I didn't enjoy my previous job, it was just time for me to move on with that part of my life. I didn't feel appreciated, and well, that makes you want to perform your job with such dignity, you know? There were times, I couldn't make myself get out of bed. I'd cry, at least once before lugging myself into my car, and making the adventure to work. Looking back now, I was deeply depressed, and well, needed a change of atmosphere. So 2006 brought me the new job.
Several more months passed, and I was making new friends. Friendships, that I'm truly grateful for. I was having more fun, and enjoying the lack of sleep. So yes, as the year grew older, I did grow happier.
August came, and well. I was able to forgive. Somewhere along this crazy path I've taken this year, I've decided that I don't really hold any resentment against my father anymore. Things have changed, and I've grown up. And you know what? I miss that part of my life. Things will never really be the same, but I'm happy that I'm not as angry with him as I used to be. I'm not sure when I decided that this was the case. I'm kind of oblivious to when this happened, but I'm glad that it did. I guess somewhere between his illness', his guilt over drinking, and realizing that life can change in a flash, I decided that maybe it was time to let the past be the past. The road will be tough, but I'm willing to meet half way...
September came, and I celebrated being a year older. 22! It's hard to believe. And this year, it was surrounded by happier times. Kim, Ann, and Jessily helped me celebrate at Dave and Buster's, and well, we had a blast. Love you guys!
So now here we are....2007 around the corner. Let's make this a kick ass year!!!
*And yes, I sing into my toothbrush on a daily basis. Here's to a kick ass 2007!*












































