Happy New Year!
Yes, you've probably been
wondering where I've been. Well you know me, I blog consistently for awhile and
then...nothing. Chirp. Chirp.
Well, I'm back!
And what better way to start than with my awkward and awesome moments for
the week (ok, and maybe the past few weeks to bring you up to speed) (Inspired
by E from E is Random who was inspired by Sydney
at The Daybook):
Awkward
- Reading
the blog of a breast cancer survivor who I
follow to find out that she has decided to stop her treatment. She was
diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer at 21 (no family history) and has
continued to battle cancer and all of its complications for over 6 years.
I don't know her, yet I feel like I do. Please say a prayer for her, her
husband, and family and friends.
- The
senseless massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT.
Listening to the condensed obituaries every day on the morning news wasn't
the best way to begin my day. To think about all of the young lives who
never had a chance to really live is just heartbreaking.
Awesome
- My
PINK Family! The word spread quickly about the blogger who decided to stop
her cancer treatment. Someone arranged 'A Pearl for Bridget' for everyone
to send a pearl to her to let her know that she will never be forgotten,
which is one of her fears. The response has been AMAZING! I've lost count
of how many people, including me, are sending in pearls.
- My
Mom making me feel special for Christmas since I wouldn't be spending it
with family this year. Her care packages and beautiful cards were way more
than I could have ever expected. Saying thank you doesn't even begin to
express the love that I feel in my heart due to her kindness and love for
me.
- Spending
Christmas with my work family and making new friends. Four of us took in a
movie, had a great dinner at a seafood restaurant, and then ended the
evening with bowling! (And yes, I am a horrible bowler although I had a
ton of fun!)
- Going
ice skating with friends. No, I'm no Dorothy Hamel and yes, I have bruises
to prove that I'm not.
- Going
to Times Square for New Years Eve! Definitely a once in a life time
opportunity and experience. Would I do it again? Probably not.
- Preparing
to meet some of my family in Miami for the Orange Bowl game. (Go ND!)
- Returning
to Weight Watchers (again!). On my second weigh in I lost 5 pounds. (Don't
know how but I'll take it!)
Yes, I've had a lot of great moments over the past few weeks, and
many moments that have left me wondering why. The 'why moments' have left me
wondering how I can be a better person and if I'm living my life to its fullest
potential. The 'why moments' are making me appreciate more the many things that
I take for granted.
My hope for 2013 is to be the best person that I can. A better daughter,
sister, friend...a better Shannon.
