Reflecting on 2011

I know 2012 just started, and this is the perfect time to gear up for the year ahead (which I've started to do), but I really just want to take some time to reflect on the past year...

In 2011, I...
-Traveled (NYC, Hawaii, Key West FL, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood FL twice, Islamorada FL twice,  Homestead FL twice, San Francisco, Chicago, Oak Brook IL multiple times, O'Fallon IL, Cannelton IN)
-Saw baseball games in Indianapolis, Chicago, San Francisco
-Welcomed a baby niece in August
-Was asked to be a Godmother for a sorority sister's daughter
-Saw concerts (Jon McLaughlin twice, NKOTBSB, Maroon 5, Train, Leann Womack)
-Saw musicals (Avenue Q, Nine to Five, Grease, Spring Awakening, Rock of Ages, Beauty and the Beast, Million Dollar Quartet)
-Went to Dig IN Indiana and the Vintage Indiana Wine Fest
-Had my first experience with a palm reader/tarot card reader lady and another lady who talks to spirits
-Saw my first ballet, The Nutcracker
-Became an Independent Team Beachbody Coach. For the first time in a LONG time, found myself feeling truly inspired and empowered and capable of helping to complete my lifelong mission of making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.
-Countless dinners, drinks, movies, and quality time with family and friends

It wasn't a perfect year. There were many periods of hurt, pain, anger, frustration, sadness, and regret. I don't want to minimize these "down" times, because I have to remember that they were given to me for a reason and will (hopefully) ultimately make me a stronger and more resilient person. Fortunately, the good seems to outweigh the bad, and I'm more determined than ever to make this new year even BETTER.

How was YOUR year?