Oh my, what a year. It has been customary for me to have a year's end write-up for some time. And even though I haven't written anything here since July, I figured this would be a great place for new beginnings.
2010 was marked by yes and no. There were no gray areas or questions that were left unanswered. The first and most important yes or no I received was a yes from The One. I didfulfill my resolution to propose to her, and I didn't even drag it out for as long as she feared. We have been planning her illustrious dream wedding ever since. After that I was stricken with a couple of nos. I did not make the Tour I was pining for. Nor did I make the promotion that I worked for. Disappointing for sure, but I decided that both dreams will just have to wait until I can try again.
In August a beautiful thing happened; I was given my final yes or no of the year and it was a resounding yes. I was given the opportunity to change career paths and boy oh boy did I jump at that. Not because I dislike my current job or career, because I have always wanted this type of career. I will be leaving for school in January to become a TV and Radio Broadcaster! Just recently some of our questions were answered when we were told where and when we will be going after my school. My first job as a broadcaster will be in Germany! A dream location for both The One and I. And an excellent honeymoon area as we will be leaving shortly after getting married.
Yes, 2010 was a good year. And the future will only get better tomorrow.
Last year I set some modest goals.
My goals for 2010:
1. Stay alive. It might seem like a silly goal to have, until you are dead and then you should have thought of it. I will tie-in the live well goal for this one as well. I intend on doing both.
You will be surprised to hear that I did in fact make it here alive. I didn't go unscathed unfortunately, as I did break the first bone ever in my body: the last knuckle in my pinky finger.
2. No matter what happens regarding the tour, keep moving forward. There are a lot of opportunities out there for me and still have a lot to offer. It is time I stop wavering and just start walking.
As I have detailed before, I did not make The Tour. I did receive feedback and I will continue working myself to be better prepared for the next time I audition. With the wedding and new career I did not try again this year and next year is looking iffy. I will again, in time, try again. I certainly did not waver when it came to changing career. From the moment the opportunity presented itself I jumped in with both feet.
3. Smile through everything. There is no telling what will happen with anything this year, regardless of what it brings I will chose to be happy.
I certainly do not have to work so hard to smile. Life is good.
4. Work on myself personally. While I like to joke that I am perfect, I still hold some (very few) character flaws. I need to work on those.
No major overhaul personally. Thankfully I learned from the mistakes I made this year.
5. Propose to The One. I know, you know, she knows I love her. It will happen in 2010.
I did in only a way that I could.
My goals for 2011:
1. Stay alive. A staple first in all of my goals. At this point it should be understood, but I may be a little superstitious about keeping it here. I don't want to leave it off and that year be THE year.
2. Make it through broadcasting school. I will not fail.
3. Get married to The One. We have a beautiful wedding planned.
4. Make the most of our time in Germany. There is plenty to do, and I do not want to miss out.
5. Make it back for my sister's wedding. I am going to do everything in my power to make it back.
My life continues to look up and I am thankful for that!
May your new year be your best yet,
Skate
