Happy 2013! I am thankful for a new year!
To close out the year, I had a busy month of preparations and summations. I needed to finish up several units of study in school so that we can have a fresh start in January. They will probably choose to forget about fractions and explorers coming to America, so it's a good thing we finished those lessons.
After school last month I spent many hours creating new Christmas decorations and unique gifts. I am thankful for patient roommates while I made a huge mess and kept adding more and more decor. I'm sure they were thankful for our abundant supply of candles to drown out the smell of Modge Podge.
Thank you holidays for bringing me back together with friends!! On Thanksgiving I was able to catch up with high school friends who remain just as wonderful but have new and exciting lives. The traditional ugly sweater and ugly gift dinner party was a fantastic Millersville etc. reunion, as always. After Christmas I was able to see friends from faraway places. It becomes clear how special HOME really is when old friends come back to share memories of times spent together.
I am grateful for good weather and good company when Jon and I went to NYC. It was nice to meet some new friends, especially when they could help us find our way! I'm thankful for people like Jon's friend, Q, who is raising money for after school programs for Harlem's kiddos by selling this shirt:
https://www.facebook.com/swiftbrand
Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
It is pretty neat to feel a sense of nostalgia when thinking about going home to Moorestown and also returning home to Frederick.
I am forever thankful for my magnificent family. Saying goodbye to loved ones this year was not easy.
I am thankful for all of the amazing people who helped me get a job this year!
I am thankful for a beautiful apartment and lovely roommates.
I am thankful for music such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMJUbZrNnA8
I am thankful for a fresh start!
Here we go 2013, let's make it a good one!
