Goodbye 2011!!

2011 rocked.  It was without a doubt the best year of my life.  Nothing spectacular happened really, I didn't win the lottery or anything.  My business was still on hiatus.  But it was the year when I stopped being scared of being me, stopped feeling helpless about where life was leading me, my finances, what the future will bring. 
I read some great books that helped put things into perspective.

I plan to read her other titles as well - written in easy to understand language

I re-read parts of this one whenever I feel I need to let go of stress

Fairly basic, dated advice but still reinforced things

Meh, had some new thoughts on the current state of finances

 but again reinforced what I need to work on

I think I read this book faster than any other, could not put it down :)

There were so many others I read just for pleasure; I think I've read more this year than any other.  My significant other likes baseball and football - 'nuff said.  I don't watch much tv so I snuggle in beside him with my book and I'm happy as a bug in a rug.

I had some friends who were even more inspiring than usual - you know who you are ;)

I got out of my own way and my significant other not only accepted it, he encouraged it.  I'm not sure how he puts up with me, but I've finally figured out that he loves me. ME.  Just plain little ol' me.  It was a very empowering year.  I started making good choices for myself mentally, physically and financially.
I've got a long way to go, I still worry too much, I still fall back into old habits but I recognize them for what they are now.  A facebook friend posted this blog today and reading through it, I realize I've let go of alot of these things. 
30-things-to-stop-doing-to-yourself

There's still some to work on, and I plan to do just that.  My life is a work in progress :)

So.... good bye 2011 - I expect 2012 to be awesome too.  I will accept the challenges and embrace all the little moments.  I can't wait!