2010 in Review:
- Boyfriends. Yep, I got one, and he makes me smile pretty much with anything he says. We met online! It's been a little over a month officially, but we've hung out a lot since way back in May, so the thing we have is definitely special.
- Job. I'm still in the same place doing the same ole' thing as the 'aninanny,' but I can honestly say now that I'm ready for something else. It's not the kids, or the scenery, or the crazy schedule... it's just a little bit of everything mixed in together and making me feel less adventuresome. I have no idea how people can stay in this job for more than 3 years without feeling old, and jeez... I want to spend the rest of my 20s without any borders.
- Family. Even though I'm the eldest of three, I still don't think I've outgrown the 'child' in me. I think that's why I dread going home sometimes, because I'm encompassed with people who walk taller, talk faster, and work harder than yours truly. I wish I were kidding. I grew up surrounded by four highly proactive individuals, and I think I've realized this year that if I don't get my crap together, I won't amount to anything.
- Career. I'm finally getting there! I spent the beginning of this year doing research for art schools, got into one, started taking classes over the summer, found out I'm a crappy artist, but stuck it out because I wanted this so badly. I'm really loving what I study. Don't get me wrong, I do have my 'off' days, but every idea that pops into my head now doesn't scare me to actually try and illustrate it. I've looked into some potential jobs/internships and fellowships for Nickelodeon. Just the ideas get me giddy. =) Hopefully by next year, I'll be ready to hit San Francisco for school full-time.
- Travel. I got to see Paris with my sisters, went to Madrid with some kids for work, saw San Francisco and gave it a thumbs up for art school, retraced my old stomping grounds in Boston, won a trip to Space Camp in Alabama, and I am now currently visiting my relatives in Cali, Colombia for the New Year! Good good times. I also got accepted to this summer painting intensive program in Italy for next year... which, if I play the finance cards right... can actually happen!
- Physical Health. Not too shabby. I did feel like a hypochondriac this year, with so many doctor's appointments dealing with everything from my brain, to my spine, to my heart, to my stomach. I guess that's what happens when you're in the mid-20s and your body starts to throw random things at you. In any case, I'm doing just fine, and hopefully the next year will have less paranoia. =)
- Emotional Health. Could be better. I'm on the pursuit of happiness for next year, not taking things for granted and making the most out of any situation I have. It's amazing how many moments I tend to bomb all because of false expectations. I gotta learn to be versatile and positive all the time, especially when it comes to the work environment. I am happy that I finally got a cat to cuddle me in those stressful days, though.
Alrighty, I think that's it! Gotta head to the party.
Happy New Year!
