This year has brought many different things in my life. From watching my best friend go through the most painful and tragic event in her life to assuming myself into a relationship that was never in the cards, relationships seems to be the center of my year. I see the quality of my grandpa and grandma go down everyday. I laugh and joke about things with them to not cry. I treasure their love and their memories. Things have been different this year but the year has taught me alot.

So, here starts the list of things I have learned.

1. I think the number one thing that I have learned this year is that there are still people in the world that care for those that are hurting. There may be a lot of immoral, high profile people in the world, but when it counts, and tragic things happen, you find out who has what it takes to be a friend. When David died, Sarah went through a wave of emotions that no one will ever be able to comprehend. I saw and felt the love of people that had no clue who Sarah, or David was. The love and outpouring of emotion was wonderful!

2. The second thing that I learned is that assuming things lead to a few tears and ruined friendships. Unfortunately, I had to learn this one the hard way. I went through a few months of stupid, pointless emotional trash that was completely unnecessary and completely avoidable. I hope to use this lesson in the future.

3. On that note, the third thing I learned this year is that although you may think that something is wonderful and exactly what you want, what God has in store in so much better.

4. I am where I am supposed to be right now. Although life is sometimes difficult, I really feel that I am doing what I am supposed to do. It is hard sometimes to see my friends get married and have kids, living their life, their dream. But I find comfort in knowing that the harder something is to achieve, the greater the reward is.

5. I am constantly amazed and in awe of the ways that God takes care of me. Through all the late nights, empty bank accounts, negative thoughts and tears (oh, there were many, many tears!), I made it through the year stronger and more confident in my abilities.

"Life's a journey, not a destination" Steven Tyler

Make 2010 count!