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Probably an unpopular opinion, but I’m generally annoyed to hear, “Good Riddance 2009!” or, “Don’t let the door hit you in the ass, March!” Days, months and years are not bad or good to you. Bad things may happen to a person in a particular period of time, but I think we can all agree that a day, month or year is not to blame for bad luck. I’ve read several tweets/posts/Facebook statuses today that have said these things and I just need for 2009 to know, I’m not mad at you, and I think you’re getting a bad rap.

This was a pretty big year for me – I said goodbye to a job where my experience and talent was not respected and said hello to a job where I’m appreciated and challenged everyday. It’s hard to believe that in just 3 short weeks, I’ll have been in my current position for a year. Time flies when you don’t totally hate your job. And, of course, in perhaps the biggest news of the year: on September 20, 2009, a wonderful man asked me to be his wife.

I’m excited for 2010. This will be the year that I become a homeowner, get married, finally travel to Europe, and work on starting a family. This will also hopefully be the year in which I get a totally awesome new car (kidding, sort of.) I’m really not a fan of making resolutions but I definitely have some things that I’d like to work on, so here goes:

Friendship has been a big struggle for me this year and I’d really like to start looking critically at the friendships that have caused me pain and annoyance and decide if these are really people I’d like to have in my life. At 31 years old, I’ve finally realized that being friends with someone “forever” is not a good enough reason to keep being friends with that person if they are toxic.

I pushed myself physically this year by changing the way I eat and by beginning a running routine. Unfortunately, I abandoned both of those things after my vacation, but I’m back on the saddle and have actually seen the inside of a gym several times this December.

This year, I’d like to reacquaint myself with this here blog. If you even know a little bit about what I do for a living, you know that I’m immersed in social media all the live long day. Turns out, it’s nice to have a little break from it in the evenings. I hope to find a routine that I’m comfortable with and thus begin posting more in the near future.

I made great strides in getting out of debt this year. I would have been DEBT FREE today (NOT counting student & car loans), but because of some silly rule payday is not until Monday, so that very last bill will have to wait until then. Thus making 2010 the year I get out of debt.

So, there you have it. 2009, it was nice to have met you and 2010, I look forward to making your acquaintance very, very soon.

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11 Comments so far

Happy New Year! I’m glad you had a good year and I hope 2010 is full of wonderful experiences (how can it not be with all those exciting plans?)!
Erin´s last blog ..

I’m totally with you on the “Good riddance 2009, etc. etc.” comments. In a way 2009 really sucked for me (for fairly obvious reasons), but you know what? It was also incredibly amazing and you never get the great without the not so great and really, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’m so thankful I got to spend so much time with you this year and I’m looking forward to even more! time in 2010. Because, well, I think you are rad and I love you and I KNOW I’m getting really sappy right now, but damn it, I can’t help it.

Here’s to a fantastic! 2010.
Kerri Anne´s last blog ..The Number One Reason I Love Used Books

Happy New Year, Rhi! Thank you for all you have shared with us this year :)
Jenn´s last blog ..2009: The Year of New Things

2009 was pretty decent for me. Any year I get to see my Portland girls is good. So happy you are debt free. That is amazing. And isn’t it funny how things work out? Two years ago you were condo shopping for yourself and now you’re going to get married and live with a boy! It’s hard to believe all that has happened since we “met”. It just doesn’t seem like it’s been that long.

And good luck on ditching the toxic people. It hurts at first, but feels so good once it’s done.

Love you! Happy New Year!

I agree. The years/months/days are not to blame for our misfortunes and why not focus on the good things that happen to us.

And let’s hang out LOTS more in 2010, since we do work in the same town and all. AND because I really just love you a lot.:)

Also, YAY for your wedding!:)
Kaleigha´s last blog ..Shabby chic.

I think you really nailed it- we shouldn’t be blaming a particular year or month for bad times. 2009 was a hard year for me personally and brought a lot of changes but it was a a great year for me professionally so I shouldn’t just condemn it as all bad.

I am so excited for your 2010! You are going to be a beautiful bride and your life is really full of good things. All of which you deserve. :)
Chris´s last blog ..QFC Giveaway! Time to Stock Up on Healthy Food?

i’m looking forward to this year but I’m afraid i’m one of those people that said, “suck it 2009″. well, actually, i don’t think i wrote it but totally feel it.
gorillabuns´s last blog ..and so it begins

In theory I buy what you are saying, but 2009 sucked for me and 2010 isn’t looking any brighter. In fact, having a terminally ill husband who is getting worse just makes every year stink. Can you tell I am in a funk? I am. I am hoping that 2010 will be better.
I am really happy for all the great things that have happened for you. You’ll be a beautiful bride and I am sure that 2010 will be awesome for you.
Kim´s last blog ..QFC Giveaway! Time to Stock Up on Healthy Food?

I think Shana is one person who is allowed to say 2009 sucked. Because it did for her.

I used to be one of those, but when it comes down to it, unless you had a HORRIBLE or VERY AWESOME year, I hardly remember what happened. It had its ups and downs like every year.

I saw a quote on Twitter about how the turning of the calendar doesn’t affect your luck, you make your own luck. Something like that.

Also, I’m so with you on the friends thing. It’s a sad, but true, fact.
Kristabella´s last blog ..2009 Ends With A FAIL

[...] and laugh and want to be a better person. Thankfully, I have many of these. but, as I mentioned over here, I’ve finally realized that being friends with someone for a long time is no reason to [...]

I just randomly read this post and it made me super happy for you and your life in 2010, because I know you are happy. Yay for your upcoming wedding. I cannot wait. I am happy to know you.

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