This is a fun topic. Great idea, Laura.
Best things that happened in 2003:
- Led and coordinated all elections coverage for the paper named "Best College Newspaper in the Country". Subsequently named Editor in Chief.
- Celebrated the win of a Pacemaker (the college equivilent of a Pulitzer) for that paper, knowing that I not only contributed to the editing and production of the paper, but that I wrote the lead front article for at least one of the issues used in the judging.
- Moved out of an apartment I didn't really like into a much cuter townhouse, trading in two roommates I hated for one I adored.
- Quit a retail job that bored me to tears to take a job that I absolutely love (and that more than doubled my salary). Went from being taken advantage of to respected and treasured. Fell in love with the four sweetest children in the world, including twin girls who came home from the hospital just in time for Thanksgiving.
- Made some great new friends and managed to stay just as close as ever to my best friend, even though she had to move away six months ago.
- Spent a week frolicking at the beach with some of the best friends a girl could have, who I never would have met had it not been for folcdom.
Wishes for 2004:
- Take a few classes at the University (my degree is so close to finished) and actually enjoy them rather than being so stressed that I lose sight of the overall goal.
- Make new friends and reconnect with friends I've lost touch with.
- Do a good job as Maid of Honor for both the brides who have given me that honor.
- Continue to love my job, and take joy in all the little things as I watch the children grow and learn.
- Focus on some of the original writing projects I have underway and actually finish books rather than just starting them.
Annie
