2011???!!! WT...

So it is upon on. Another year. Another chance to evaluate your progress of the last 12 months. How did you do?

Well, I completed all my coursework for my Master's program. That's something huh? I really liked Lipscomb, however my time there was short, and therefor did not get a chance to form any long lasting ties with the school. But my experience there was great. From professors whose favorite word was "trick" in the street walker sense of the word to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony to the Jason's Deli they feed the graduate students during finals.

I had some spiritual reconstructive surgery. Wasn't all that enjoyable, but the results I must say made it worth it. I guess I never really understood freedom until I had a taste of it. The amazing sense of being weighed down by nothing when you wake up in the morning. The discreet appearance of a smile or no reason in particular other than the vision of the sky, or random people walking down the street, or thoughts of how blessed you really are. Relationships that are stress free and honest. All of this stuff came through a bit of a painful process, but gold must be refined, yes?

I got bit by the travel bug a bit this year. I've discovered what is known to the common man as a "week-ender" in the non-sexual sense of the word. I found much joy and relaxation in taking a 3 or 4-day week-end to travel outside of my zip code. Chicago, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Chicago, a select few of America's best small towns.....Chicago. LOL Guess where I'll be bringing in the new year?

A new job! With more money comes greater responsibility. But does it not say that when you are faithful over what little you have, you'll get your chance to be faithful over a more? Well folks, tis true!

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I pray that your new year will bring you more joy than you could ask for, more favor than you could imagine, more freedom than you could fathom, and more peace than you know what to do with. Live and be grateful for each blessing. Take nothing for granted. Be kind to those around you. Be available for the Lord to use you. And don't forget to smile, be happy!

I love you guys!!

(Favorite pic of the year. Check out the reflection in the piano! lol)