There is something to be said for feeling satisfied—a place where you are neither needing nor wanting. 2011 was a hard year. The emotions seemed to bounce from one extreme to another. From extreme unhappiness in a job to uncertainty in being laid off from that same job, to health nightmares and frustrating job hunts, 2011 wasn’t exactly the best year in my 24. Nevertheless, this year has its silver lining, my job. Blessed, lucky, fortunate…there are no words to describe the gratitude I feel for my job. Because of it I’m in a place of such happiness that I don’t find myself wishing or needing anything different; and for an idealist that is pretty rare. Most of this year was spent wondering about choices I made, wanting other opportunities or regretting decisions. To arrive at complete certainty leaves me nearly speechless.
I feel like I am starting a new chapter, and for real this time. I have arrived that the place I always thought I would be at 24. It took a little longer than expected but I would not change a thing. It’s been a hard year but I’m so glad that I’m here.
I sent a long reply and it disappeared, but I am thrilled to hear you are in a very happy place – not everyone can say that. We send our love and if we miss you Wed. evening, we’ll catch up Christmas Eve.
Love Grandma
Also the fact that there’s nothing you want from Santa is a big thing at 24 yrs. old.