Oh wow. What a difference a year makes right?
I didn’t actually think that my year would have such wonderful and tragic surprises. However, life never seems to amaze me.
It’s taken me awhile to get this post going though and I’m not sure if it has more to do with not wanting to look back on some of the more sad and negative or because listing everything really solidifies that 2008 is really over and I’m again facing new and uncharted territory.
Probably both. I hate seeing things that are sad or negative and I have a huge fear of the unknown. If I were a superhero, I’d choose the ability to see the future.
I started 2008 with a vengeance. I came out of the closet about my frustration with another freelance writer who was dragging feet about paying up.
In February, I moved this blog to its own domain, tackled using WordPress, and I’ve never looked back or been happier. I also pondered what it takes to be a professional writer.
The battle with getting payment for my work was finally over but the mud slinging had just begun (I didn’t sling any. Don’t worry). I also got turned on to Twitter by my bloggy pal Shannan
I accompanied my son to Washington D.C. and learned that as far as teaching my kids respect for their country, the school system leaves a lot to be desired and it really is still up to me. (I’ll take that challenge too). And while that was the highest point of my 2008 thus far, I also had my lowest when my uncle, who I feel the emptiness in my world still today, passed away. And my blog celebrated an anniversary.
I tried my hand at attending Blogher virtually. It was pretty doggone cool if you ask me but this year, I’m planning on being at Blogher in the flesh (Looking for sponsors now!)
I disagreed with someone on calling out nonpaying clients. A position I still stand by. The kids went back to school and I threw a party in my head. OK so it was just Peanut and I who celebrated, but it involved chocolate and you can never go wrong with that.
I got a new job in October that I am still wrapping my head around but finally feeling I’m coming into my own a bit with it. I also introduced you to my niece Zoe. On a personal level that I haven’t shared much, I’ve been threatened with litigation if I didn’t stop sharing my personal feelings on a venue that I frequently write at. Needless to say, right now I don’t share some things or even my feelings and opinions on a particular topic.
I suppose now that I’ve read back, more good than bad happened. Yes, I still miss my uncle and I’m still saddened that I lost a friend in trying to defend my right to payment.
However, I am more excited that I can sit here today and say that already some amazing things are on the horizon. I am taking things to a new level, both personally and professionally.
The BEST NEWS OF 2008? Zoe received her heart on December 2nd. We now refer to that day as Happy Heart Day. We just celebrated our one month happy heart day anniversary and Zoe is now home in her own room. How could life not get better than that? My sister is still blogging it all, though not as much but you can read all about it at http://www.zoesheart.com
