the difference a year makes

I'm still trying to decide if I want to type a blog post about this crazy year of change that has just happened as I type this. So I might as well just keep typing, right?

One year ago I ended a pretty toxic relationship in the midst of an identity crisis and embarked on a journey to figure out just who the hell I am. And all in all I'd say it's been a pretty cool journey. Even if my life isn't exactly where I want it to be right now I've met a ton of really awesome people over the past year and feel more valued by other than I have before. And I'm getting there. So how about a list?

Things that are new in the past year:
- I have a master's degree! Last Spring was a time of great personal change, yet I managed to finish out the semester well and power through it and finish my degree. So that was pretty awesome.
- I live by myself for the first time basically ever and it's pretty awesome.
- I've made a lot of really amazing, supportive, super cool friends in the past year and I feel loved and valued by a whole bunch of people.
- I'm brave enough to do karaoke sober!
- I started doing comedy as a thing and it's been pretty cool. I think I'm kind of good at it.
- I feel confident and more secure in myself as a person. I'm someone worth knowing and I have a lot to offer and I won't be taken for granted, dammit!

I think I've decided through this experience that if something isn't working sometimes it is best to just cut it out and figure out a better way to do things. It's important to put yourself first every once in a while, etc., etc..