Phenomal Cosmic Typing...Itty Bitty Post

    We're so close to 2011.  I had this long year in review post typed up.  It included several deeply personal and emotional stories of events that happened in 2010.  It's been a bit of a rough year, and I sort of let it all spill out.  In the end, though, I just couldn't make myself post it.  It was definitely cathartic to write it all out.  A few tears escaped down my cheeks in some parts.  I think it was such a relief to write it all because it helped me sort out my feelings about everything.  This has been a year of extremes.  I didn't think it was possible to feel both surrounded by love and completely alone in the same year.  I also didn't think it was possible to one day feel that the world was good, and the next day question my very understanding of life.  Sheer excitement and elation to sheer exhaustion, devastation and uncontrollable tears, this has been a year that I will never forget, for better or worse.  It did have the effect of bringing me with closer with people I have been missing from my life.  It also made crystal clear how dearly I value the people closest to me.  Mom and Dad, words can't express how much you mean to me.  I wouldn't be here without you.  You have made me the person I am today, and I wake everyday with the hope that I will continue to make you proud of the daughter you raised.  Extended family, who I have missed dearly, and have loved reconnecting with in recent years- I love you all so much and I am blessed to count you among family.  My dearest and nuttiest friends- you make my life GREAT!  I miss a lot of you every single day, and treasure every text, picture, and chat we get to share. 

I'm really looking forward to all 2011 has to offer.  I'm getting married!  I guess that means I should really start planning.  Here's to a GREAT year.  I know the universe has one stored in there.  :)

Here are some pics that I had in my original post-  bye bye!

This was taken when I still liked Shreveport.  That all changed after we watched the football equipment truck leave the stadium while we were still waiting for our Diamond Jack's shuttle.

"Well, today really is the day.  Will you marry me?....I love you!"