Recollections

2009 was quite the year. A ton of things happened, most already forgotten, but some lodged in my head for hopefully quite a long time.

I met some really cool people this year!
-A girl named Elizabeth; she's now up at Joshua.
-Morgan's cousin Gary, who is now a really awesome friend.
-I went out with Erin, an amazing girl I met this summer. Though it didn't work out, I have to say the entire experience was a positive one that I have fond memories of.
-A host of Gary's friends, each incredible in their own ways; and way too numerous to mention each. (Kathreen, I thought you deserved a shout-out ^_^ )

I went to some absolutely stunning places!
-Visiting Emily for a week up at school.
-Surprising James for his birthday by flying out to Colorado unannounced.
-Big Bear trips!
-Hume Lake; twice :)
-Epic roadtrips; both spontaneous and planned.
-I discovered the beauty and freedom on the Anza Borrego desert.
-Sooooo much more.

I was privileged to have the chance to do some great things!
-Continued speaking into the junior higher's lives.
-Learned more about mixing live sound that I thought possible.
-Counseling a cabin of freshmen boys up at Hume for a week :D
-Was home alone for a combined four months in both the summer and fall semester.
-Worked with Alex at Verrazzano's for 6 months.

And some not so great things happened..
-CRAZY drama in the spring. (followed by crazy reconciliation in the end of the summer)
-Lost my job.
-Some personal stuff too.

But overall, I really have to say that God has taught me SO much this past year. Its been an eye-opening experience, and though I can't say I enjoyed every moment of it, there are more than a few memories that bring a warm smile to my face. I love you my friends, my family; but more than that, I love you my God. I pray that I learn just as much in 2010, and that I am able to move in a positive forward motion these coming twelve months.