2012 Reflections

There is a lot I have learned in 2012 that has changed my life for the better, and occasionally for the worst. I'm not a sappy person, I'm really not. In fact, I really hate when people get all sentimental and emotional and reflect on their past, share inspiring quotes 24/7, all that fun stuff. 

I'm not going to sit here and say that 2012 was my year of metamorphosis. I'm not going to sit here and say that with the beginning of 2013, there will be a "new year, new me." It's not my goal to mindfully try to change myself throughout the year. I believe that change just happens, whether it was intentional or not.

I know that in the beginning of 2012, I really did want to change. On the very first day of the year, I met and sat down with my trainer for the very first time in an effort to clean up the mess that had become my life.

I was fragile, mentally and emotionally. I was miserable, and I really get bothered when people wish misery on someone they don't like because I feel that any person who hasn't done a horrible crime does not deserve misery. I would not wish that upon anyone.

I've learned a lot about myself that deep down, I knew was there but didn't know how to reveal it. Ultimately, I am super independent. I tend to rely only on myself, and no one else. In certain circumstances this is a good thing, especially if you consistently let people push you over, but honestly, everyone needs someone to confide in. When I had something bothering me, I would not tell a single soul because I honestly believed that no one cared. But that is not true. Someone does care. I have learned this.

I've also learned that sometimes, when life pushes you down, you can obviously just let yourself fall or your can pick yourself back up and begin again. It's much easier to just stay on the ground, isn't it? But the satisfaction is so much greater when you get back on your feet. The best way to turn away negativity is to beam a smile. Try it.

I'm sometimes too blunt, and sometimes too abstract. My mood changes with the flick of a switch. I can be completely and utterly satisfied one minute, and then absolutely irritated to no end the next. And the people who know this and are STILL by my side are the ones I value in my life.

To some of my blogger friends... Alexandra, you are my SOUL SISTAH. We have so much in common and it honestly makes me so sad that you live so far away. But distance doesn't matter! Because you are awesome and one day we shall meet and be big fitness geeks and I am 100% okay with this. :) Alek, you are a great kid and I could not be more happier that you e-mailed me this July and that I was able to help you. You inspire me to be a better person. Katie, you are a fantastic girl with such a bright future, words can't even put together how big you will make it one day. Shine bright like a diamond.

Here's some pictures of the people that have hugely impacted my year. A big thank you goes out to them. Love you all. <3

McKenna, my partner in crime. You know I love you and all that you have done for me. <3

Daddio <3

Mamabear <3

The broski, Quin <3

Ashley <3

Mar-bear! <3 And McKenna again. :)

Steve!

Mike!

Thanks to all these awesome people. There were a lot more but I didn't want a whole page of pictures. I hope everyone has a great New Years and I WILL be blogging more frequently, that is a promise! :)

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