Let It Go

Haha... This is the last time I am going to dwell on 2012... at least for now.

When I look at 2012, I think about all the good things (but as an optimist, I tend to do that anyways). I think of successfully obtaining PMP certification. I think of trips to see the Tigers play in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. I think of going to Cooperstown and the happy side visits of The Christmas Story House, the Jell-o museum, and the Williamsport, PA site of the little league world series.

But 2012 still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. And it all revolves around work. I've been at my current job for nearly two years and still feel like a square peg in a round hole. I'm very frustrated with the job, and it's been a perpetual black cloud over my head.

I'm still working on getting a new job, and I'm sure it will happen sooner rather than later. But maybe I'll talk about that when I look forward to 2013.

We lost my Aunt/Godmother this year, and a few months later, my uncle passed as well. It made me think a lot about loss and also helped cast a shroud on the year.

We had a hot summer, but man, I had an incredible cycling season - best ever, I think! This year gave me 10 years of being cancer free, and my wife took me to a wine tasting to celebrate. She also treated me to dinner at the Tigers Den for my birthday.

So in all, 2012 wasn't so bad. But I can't wait to kick 2013 into gear. I am looking forward to positive changes and building on the successful - yet difficult - lessons learned in 2012.

Time to learn from the past - and not live in it!