Finally, 2010.

I've never been so happy to welcome a new year into my life. I love you already, 2010! Not that 2010 has done anything for me yet, or even promised anything especially appealing. But 2009 . . . was that year tragically long or what? It was definitely my worst year ever (see past blog posts for that ill-fated history). I don't even want to get into 2009's disappointing record of family losses, personal sadness, celebrity deaths, political nightmares, lame pop culture, and general suckiness.

Admittedly 2009 was a good year in a couple of ways: my sister Christine got married to an awesome guy, Richard. Congrats, Tine and Richard! You are such a cute couple. Another cute new couple is my brother Kevin and his new wife Lupe. Kev and Lups, your adorability should be illegal. What else? My one true love Ryan became an official, graduated, qualified, pinned, US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. I am so proud of you, Ryan! He really worked hard for this, and lots of people contributed to his success. Thanks, everyone! I also look back at lots of new job opportunities for the people in my life, and that is not a blessing to be ignored in this job market.

So now that I've been fair: 2009, I am breaking up with you. Please get out of my life.

I have found someone else, and here is what I like about 2010:

1. My new year's resolution is going well: I decided to quit skipping breakfast.
2. My marriage with Ryan is stronger than ever.
3. We get to live in the same house, with all our stuff, all year.
4. We are getting our finances really organized.
5. Nothing horrible has happened yet. (And already 12 days in! WTG, 2010!)
6. I've let go of the pressure to be pregnant by 30. Yes, that clock is ticking, but 2010 is not my year and that is OK.
7. We have hope.