2014 In A List

It’s time for my year in a list. It seems like every year I do this list entry, and promise to start writing more in my blog… and this year is no different.

It has been a rather eventful year, one with lots of highs and some serious lows for me and mine, so I suppose it deserves a minute or two of reflection.

Without further ado, 2014:

1. I returned to sub teaching, it’s paying the bills and for that I am grateful.

2. I started running (slowly) and ran my first 5K! 

3. I began exploring the religion of my parents and grandparents a little more; it’s a whole thing.

4. Learned how to make a cosmopolitan.

5. Discovered my love of vegan protein powder in smoothies.

6. Tried not to drive my parents completely batty as I live in their house.

7. Starting taking pictures as a form of meditation.

8. Turned my focus to the present.

9. Made an effort to say yes even when fear wanted me to say no.

10. I auditioned for a play after six years absence from doing and actual show was cast as Hermia in Midsummer Nights dream! (And loved ones from far and wide came to see it <3)

11. Got to play Steph in The Brown shoes

12. Got to perform in both the main stage and black box of a new performing arts center

13. Confirmed once again that I enjoy acting, but I am NOT an actor.

14. Cried a lot.

15. Slept in a hospital chair, as my mom recovered from surgery to remove her cancer filled ureter and Kidney. 

 16. Was reminded once again how incredible my friends and family are especially has my mom dealt with her health issues.

17. Had some great heart to hearts with my mom.

18. Dressed in a corset and tutu with my mom and sister and did a West Hollywood Halloween.

19. Started driving on the freeways more... even to Hesperia!!!

20. Hurt some feelings. Got my feelings hurt.

21. Let go of a lot of my anxiety (it’s still there but not nearly like it was)

22. Tried to be better and being a friend. Not sure if I was successful, but tried.

23. Ha a wonderful birthday celebration up in big bear with the family, I love that my daddy and I have the same bday!

24. Got my passport, and with the invitation of a very dear friend, got on a plane (well actually a few) and went to Columbia.

25. Kept on moving, even when it was dark, couldn’t see my way and my heart hurt, I kept going.

26. Had some guilt. Let some go. 

27. Has a spiritual awakening.  

28. Still kissing frogs. Still taking dance breaks. Still drinking wine (even if its less). Still writing bad poetry. Some habits are hard to break, especially when you have no intention to break them.

Happy New Years to everyone! Wishing you love and light in 2015 <3