2011 Recap

2011, a year that I don't have many good things to say about. It has been a year of very uncomfortable change and heart breaking challenges. And from the sounds of it on Facebook I am not the only one who has struggled this year. I know most are ready to see an end to this year and the fresh start of a new year with endless possibilities. But to close out the year I decided to instead of dwelling on the negatives of the year I would write about the top 5 best things that happened this year...

Receiving a warm and fuzzy :)

5. Talking to the HOBY kids, it may seem like a small event to most. But these kids were my first large group listening to my story and the love that radiated from them was so empowering. I wish there was a way to bottle it up or carry them all in my pocket for whenever I need a quick pick me up. Not to mention all the Facebook love they give me, even today. I love you kids, thanks for being so awesome! I hope to make another appearance next year :)



4. The Dr. Drew Show, I mean honestly how could that not make the list right? This was a huge once in a life time experience that I am so thankful for. It opened doors in a huge way and helped me to pursue a passion of mine, talking to students about my accident. Not to mention I got to go to LA for free, that is pretty awesome itself.





3. After 5 long years I am out of litigation. I am done with all lawsuits and insurance battles that were pending. No more fear of a possible trail ahead and if you have never been in an on going lawsuit be thankful. It is awful, at any moment you may have to go meet with some jerk off lawyers who want to dissect the worst day of your life and somehow make it your fault so they don't have to pay you. Or pit you against someone you love very much. Oh it is just the worst and I can finally say I never have to deal with that side of my horrible accident ever again.

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2. Mr. Fackelman coming home. Although not completely out of the woods but just knowing that he was able to spend christmas with his family this year after years of watching his family miss him each holiday season brings me so much happiness. Also being able to have dinner with him and give him a big hug outside of a prison visiting room was pure bliss.








1. Finally the best thing to happen to me this year would be my boyfriend. (cheesy I know..) And although we started dating in 2010, this year our relationship really grew and became a relationship that I have dreamed of my entire life. For the first time my love life is perfect, never thought I would be able to say that. However, the absolute best part is him moving in. It was a difficult decision for me to make being that I am more traditional and never thought I would live in sin (as some would say haha). Ultimately I went with what my heart was saying and did what felt right. We have been living together for a few months now and life couldn't be better. I have never been so happy. It is amazing how God can provide in the most perfect way.

Goodbye 2011, I will not miss you and hope that 2012 is much kinder to me. I am in need of a good year,  it is about time I get a dang break along with my friends who also had a sucky year. After all the end of the world is coming ;) haha