Twelve days into 2014 and I'm just now sitting down to think about this years goals and plans. I've updated my Google calendar with things I'm either going to or would like to go to...and boy, if I get my way, the first half of the year is going to be BUSY! I hope I get my way. If I do, life will take me from Michigan to Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington. Some of those places maybe even more than once. Good thing I like road trips and sleeping in cars... :) So here it is, my goals and plans for 2014:
Sunday, January 12, 2014
A letter of thanks
Dear 2013,
Oh 2013, I'll remember you with great fondness. You were, without a doubt, a fabulous year. I will always look back on you and smile. I'm sure there were some times that were less great than others, but in all honesty, I don't remember any of them. I'm sure I was less than happy at work sometimes (who isn't?) or just sad for reasons unknown (I'm a girl, that's expected) but if the worst that I can remember is a bill for rental car repairs or having to fix my furnace twice in 10 days, that's a good year. But there are three things above all that will make me look back at you and be forever grateful. Three things that made 2013 one of the best, most fun years ever for me.
First off, music. 2013, you filled my life with music. Over the course of the year, you gave me opportunity to see around 20 live performances. Some by musicians I have long loved, some by musicians I'd never heard of, several that rocked my soul at its core. Thank you for the opportunity to see Grace Potter not once, but twice. Thank you for the pure country fun that was Kip Moore, Drake White and Bret Eldredge. Thank you for introducing me to the music of The Lone Bellow and allowing me the opportunity to spend a few minutes getting to know them and love them not just as great musicians, but as amazing people with fantastic stories. And thank you most of all for giving me the courage to not be afraid to experience some of these fabulous shows on my own.
Next, 2013, I want to thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world that is SpeakEZ Lounge. You didn't know at the time I needed that place (neither did I for that matter), but it turned out to be true none the less. Through SpeakEZ, I have learned to embrace my inner extrovert. I have learned to embrace the new, to be less fearful, to be more willing to speak my mind. I've enjoyed great local music. I've met some amazing people in the staff and other regulars. And most of all, I've found my Cheers...though I'm sure they don't all know my name. But the important ones do. Maybe SpeakEZ doesn't consider me a friend, but I definitely consider it a friend.
And lastly 2013, I want to thank you for allowing old friends to reenter my life and in turn allowing me to make new friends. The return of Book Store Guy to my life opened a whole new world to me. A world of fun, silliness and long road trips. BS Guy came as a package deal upon reentry and I'm so glad he did. Without Lisa, our little family would be incomplete. The many adventures you've allowed us to have the last 6 months have been some of the best times of my life. From experiencing my first ComicCon and Renaissance Faire to regular game nights and road trips, my life has been way more fun because of you guys.
There are a lot of other things I am grateful for, 2013, but those three have changed me as a person, made me a better person, made me a more fun version of myself. And I will be forever thankful to you for that.
With lots of love, I wish you a fond farewell.
Carrie
Oh 2013, I'll remember you with great fondness. You were, without a doubt, a fabulous year. I will always look back on you and smile. I'm sure there were some times that were less great than others, but in all honesty, I don't remember any of them. I'm sure I was less than happy at work sometimes (who isn't?) or just sad for reasons unknown (I'm a girl, that's expected) but if the worst that I can remember is a bill for rental car repairs or having to fix my furnace twice in 10 days, that's a good year. But there are three things above all that will make me look back at you and be forever grateful. Three things that made 2013 one of the best, most fun years ever for me.
First off, music. 2013, you filled my life with music. Over the course of the year, you gave me opportunity to see around 20 live performances. Some by musicians I have long loved, some by musicians I'd never heard of, several that rocked my soul at its core. Thank you for the opportunity to see Grace Potter not once, but twice. Thank you for the pure country fun that was Kip Moore, Drake White and Bret Eldredge. Thank you for introducing me to the music of The Lone Bellow and allowing me the opportunity to spend a few minutes getting to know them and love them not just as great musicians, but as amazing people with fantastic stories. And thank you most of all for giving me the courage to not be afraid to experience some of these fabulous shows on my own.
Next, 2013, I want to thank you for introducing me to the wonderful world that is SpeakEZ Lounge. You didn't know at the time I needed that place (neither did I for that matter), but it turned out to be true none the less. Through SpeakEZ, I have learned to embrace my inner extrovert. I have learned to embrace the new, to be less fearful, to be more willing to speak my mind. I've enjoyed great local music. I've met some amazing people in the staff and other regulars. And most of all, I've found my Cheers...though I'm sure they don't all know my name. But the important ones do. Maybe SpeakEZ doesn't consider me a friend, but I definitely consider it a friend.
And lastly 2013, I want to thank you for allowing old friends to reenter my life and in turn allowing me to make new friends. The return of Book Store Guy to my life opened a whole new world to me. A world of fun, silliness and long road trips. BS Guy came as a package deal upon reentry and I'm so glad he did. Without Lisa, our little family would be incomplete. The many adventures you've allowed us to have the last 6 months have been some of the best times of my life. From experiencing my first ComicCon and Renaissance Faire to regular game nights and road trips, my life has been way more fun because of you guys.
There are a lot of other things I am grateful for, 2013, but those three have changed me as a person, made me a better person, made me a more fun version of myself. And I will be forever thankful to you for that.
With lots of love, I wish you a fond farewell.
Carrie
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