Looking back on 2011 I have to say it was one of the best years of my life. It certainly topped 2010 for obvious reasons. Dad's passing in November of 2010 was just about the worst thing that could happen to my family and me, but the past year has given me renewed hope that God is watching out for us and there are blessings all around.
It's hard to believe that I spent six months living in Ireland this year. Crazy to think about all the fun I had, the adventures I took, the friends I made. It's so special to have connections with people all over the world and in the past 14 years of my international traveling, I've met a ton of great people whom I still keep in touch with. I feel confident that I'll keep those friends for many years to come and that I'll see them again.
It's been amazing to be home in Charleston these past two weeks and to catch up with friends and family here. Christmas was fantastic with Mom, T'Lene and Edgar and it felt so good to see smiles and hear laughter this year after a rather depressing Christmas last year.
New Year's Eve was by far the most tame I've had in years, but thanks to us all "growing up" I spent New Years with friends at a lovely house party. To be honest, I really enjoyed that time visiting with friends and not yelling over other concert goers, as I have in the past.
2012 is sure to be a good one as in just a couple of weeks I depart for Milan...another adventure. I'm so looking forward to soaking in the Italian way of life. I hope to write a bit more while there and of course I have set a goal to learn some Italian. Five months immersed in the language should give me a good start!
Blessings to all in the new year. I hope God will continue to watch over us and that we can appreciate and acknowledge all He does for us.
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