2011

2011 was a very hard year professionally for me, but a very good one personally. 2011 had it's major ups and downs, but I enter 2012 a stronger, more well rounded individual.

I learned that a job you loved an worked very hard to develop could be lost to someone not as qualified as you just because they were hired by the parent company that bought yours.

I learned that preparation does pay off like getting offered a job on the same day you get let go from your old one.

I learned that collegues can become dear friends who help you through rough transitions and chapters in your life.

I learned that new beginnings come in all forms and engagement rings are a big new beginning.

I learned that I thought I liked to travel for work....just not throughout half the country.

I leanred that I can survive through a boot camp class.

I learned that I do have more of an opinion when it came to planning my wedding.

I learned that friends I thought would stand by me through anything, don't always. Obviously they weren't as good of friends as I once thought.

I learned that old friends from my past would quickly pick back up like no time ever passed.

I learned that I am a strong woman who stands up for what they believe in.

I learned that people CAN change, and you just have to stand by them and offer support.

I learned that if I get knocked down, I can get back up each time.

I learned that Dave Ramsey may actually know what he is talking about.

I learned that I can be truely happy.

I learned that I like wearing a wedding dress!

I learned that married life is hard, but worth it.

I learned that people will always try to bring you down....you just can't let them.

I learned that having 2 familes is hard, but awesome at the same time.

I learned that I love being a wife and a step mom.

I hope that 2012 keeps me learning and growing. I would just ask that I do not have to change or lose my job in 2012. I mean come on....5 W-2s for 2011 is enough for a while at least.