A New Year

I really wanted to avoid one of these "new year's reflection" posts but I just couldn't help myself. A lot of people talk about being excited that a difficult year is finally over. That there were hardships and losses. I too was quick to jump on the bandwagon that 2013 sucked and I was happy it was over. But after a moment, I realized that's not how I felt. That in actuality nothing was lost or taken away from me in 2013. But that I was given and received more than I ever could've hoped for. Through all the difficulties and traumatic events I was gifted with a great many things as a result. 

I was given a second chance with my father. I learned that I could in fact love someone else again. I was given a new career path, an opening to a new world, a new city. I made new friends and strong connections. I experienced a lot in a very short period of time. Gaining new insights and learned more about myself, both what I am capable of and what I have to work on and work through, with clarity. 

I won't say I'm glad 2013 is over, I will say I'm extremely appreciative for everything it gave me, good and bad, joyous and sadness. This was one of the biggest years of my life. And I will look back on it with great admiration. 

Thank you to all whom came into my life this past year, and to the ones who have always been. Let's go bigger in 2014.

I'll see you there.

-Michael