A year ago today, I would’ve never guessed my life would look like this. I had no clue I’d be single (and kind of a man-hater, if we’re gonna be honest here). I set a goal that I’d travel to the West coast by the time I’m 30, and I would’ve never thought I’d accomplish it by now.
I didn’t think I’d EVER find a job, let alone find one and be promoted within eight months. I wouldn’t have thought I’d be walking around Ikea, scrambling to find things to furnish a small cozy one-bedroom apartment for myself.
Nope, a year ago today, I was way too busy whining to my boyfriend about how much I hated my job for letting me go and my roommate for moving into a new apartment. Sometimes I’d cry in his arms about how embarrassing it was to collect unemployment, but not without asking him when he thinks he may propose.
I am was something else.
Last summer was absolutely miserable and while I knew I would get through it, it never felt like I would. It felt like I was always going to be unemployed and in a stagnant relationship and living with my parents.
But a year later, none of these things are the case.
So who knows what I’ll be up to a year from today. Maybe I’ll be married to a doctor from Italy, living in Australia, pregnant with twins, working at McDonald’s, and attempting to start my own catering business. It sounds preposterous, since I hate cooking, but who knows?
Life is funny like that.
Jolene
May 28th, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Aw, so glad you are happy!!! that’s awesome. you seem to have come a long way…congrats
DeAdra
May 28th, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Good for you! I hear that blessings come when they are least expected and in unpredicted ways
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Ask Alice
May 28th, 2010 at 12:25 PM
As long as change brings good things – embrace it. I love your attitude, you’re such a positive person so I’m really glad life is going your way this year.
You're Lucky I Don't Have a Gun...
May 28th, 2010 at 12:59 PM
congrats! your life sounds way cooler this year than it did last year. being single and living alone in a one-bedroom apartment doesn’t get nearly enough credit.
enjoy it!!
Ashley
May 28th, 2010 at 6:27 PM
I love this post! It’s rather amazing how much one can change in a year, and I’m so glad that you’re happy and everything has turned out for the best
Summer Fades
May 29th, 2010 at 9:21 PM
Kudos, love. So proud of everything you’ve found within yourself and accomplished this past year. Yours is an amazing story and I look so forward to continue following where this new path in life will take you. Congrats on a year of freedom! To many, many more!
Daniela
May 29th, 2010 at 10:33 PM
I like the idea about the doctor in Italy!!! : )
Stace
May 30th, 2010 at 7:40 AM
It’s funny how life changes like that, and you’re all-the-better for it. I hope this year you can feel content and happy with your life. It’s difficult sometimes, but you have friends and family that appreciate and love you.
Do you have a cat? You’d be surprised how many voids they fill. Voids men can’t fill…
Jessica
May 31st, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Aww what a great post! You never know where life will take you but sometimes going off schedule is okay too. FYI: Thanks for the tip of the Hills season 1 on Netflix, I’m watching it now!
cooper
June 1st, 2010 at 9:47 PM
That is one of the greatest last paragraphs I’ve seen in awhile.