Goodbye 2007

I can't say that I am unhappy for the year 2007 to be gone. The total year wasn't a loss though - I had many happy times. I guess that some of the definining moments of that year though were not the best things that happened in my life. But, as I reflect on the year I want to remember the positives. Here they are:

**I got to spend 2 months of the year living back in Salt Lake City. My job would have paid for me to stay in a hotel, but I opted to stay with my dad and visit him. Even though I worked a lot while I was there, it was still nice to be able to spend some time with him and my old friends there. And thank you to dad for housing my two little doggies for the extended period (and walking them, and feeding them).

**I met and dated a guy who really taught me a lot about how people should treat each other in relationships (in a good way). Not that every previous relationship I ever had was bad, but there were certain fundamental things that were missing. Although it didn't work out in the end, I think he was sent to me to show me many of the attributes of a man that I want to find someday. Thank you Ryan.

**I went to Paris with my friends Soph and Ed and stayed in beautiful, grandiose hotels that I would never be able to afford if they weren't free. It was a short trip but I am grateful I got to know my friends better and also got to share Paris with them. Thanks Soph & Ed

**My friend Maggie moved to my neighborhood and became the little sister I never had. I thank my lucky stars for that girl - she is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. I have been so blessed to have her here and I love her and will miss her when she moves next month.

**I got to go on a cruise to Canada that I didn't really plan on - and spend my dad's 60th birthday with him and his friends.

**Ringside boxing and the US Open (Golf) for the first time in my life. I have always wanted to see both live.

**Got to spend Christmas with my Mom for the first time in 10 years. We relaxed, ate, shopped. A great time.

So, even though there were some pretty crappy things that happened this past year, they didn't outweigh the good things. You can't make a few days in one year ruin it all.

Here's to the New Year. May it be filled with more joys than sorrows. Enough pain to make us really appreciate the happiness. Enough struggles to make us realize it is all worth it.

Love and Kisses to all of you.