2014 Comes to a Close
It's that time of year again. Time to look back and say "Wow, better than I thought."
Years after year, the more recent ones anyway, I get to do just that. I get the chance to look at my life and I am happy with who and where I am. It's hard to say that sometimes, but it is true. I like me, and I am proud of me.
So, let's have a look at 2014.
It was a pretty great year! I can say that confidently, honestly, it was good. Yes, there were moments of great sadness and there was loss. However the overall arc shows the positives win.
TMiB and I worked hard on our house, making it our home more and more each day. It's hard but we are making it happen. The new windows were installed and next comes a new water heater and central air! Life will be grand! (Well, that is the hope.)
Roller Derby saw a great year for me and my teammates! While we did not win at Champs, the Granite Skate Troopers took #2 in the chase for the Kennedy Cup! I am honored to have worked beside Co-Captain Emily Decker'son this season. And the team! I could gush out an entire month on how amazing they were this year. So much heart, so much to give and so much dedication.
Oh! And then there was the time with the Queen City Cherry Bombs! We took FOURTH place in the All 8 on the Floor Tournament this year! This is after getting eliminated in the first round year after year. It was amazing. With Deck (Yeah, she was co-captain of two teams... the nut job) and Bette Thistle-Hurt we went on to play together in a way that... I just can't even express. I love that team.
I love my league!
#oneleagueonelove
That's our motto!
NHRD is going through some changes now, but that is okay. We are looking ahead with clear eyes and an action plan. There is excitement and not worry. 2015 will be great for the league and the team.
With the good, comes the bad.
As you know, I had to say farewell to my beloved car, Gustav. Maybe I did not have him for that long, but he was mine and we were bonded. I loved him so, and I am going to be okay. I know, losing my car is nothing compared to people.
TMiB's dad passed away in October. I really cannot say more about it. I mean, Joel was a good guy in his way, but he had his demons. He was loved by the people who knew him best, I can say that for sure. My hope now is for TMiB and the family to heal, learn, grown and move forward.
My family also saw the loss my Great Aunt Franny. When I was young we would go and see the family, my Aunt Franny, once a month. We got older and we drifted a bit. Still, every time I think of her I remember only happy things.
I am lucky that my year had more good than bad.
I ran a Mudderella. It was one of the best experiences and I did it with some of the best people I know. 2015 may be a bigger 'team' of us. I never would have done it were it not for the encouragement of the ladies I ran with. My friends, my true old friends, inspire me to be a better person.
TMiB and I also went on a vacation that was just him and I for the first time ever. We usually would go places with family or friends. It was great for just him and myself. We went to Niagara Falls. We walked, talked, and relaxed together for a week. It was perfect. It was an experience I would never trade.
2014 was, when balanced, a good year.
The photo version of this post will come soon!
Years after year, the more recent ones anyway, I get to do just that. I get the chance to look at my life and I am happy with who and where I am. It's hard to say that sometimes, but it is true. I like me, and I am proud of me.
So, let's have a look at 2014.
It was a pretty great year! I can say that confidently, honestly, it was good. Yes, there were moments of great sadness and there was loss. However the overall arc shows the positives win.
TMiB and I worked hard on our house, making it our home more and more each day. It's hard but we are making it happen. The new windows were installed and next comes a new water heater and central air! Life will be grand! (Well, that is the hope.)
Roller Derby saw a great year for me and my teammates! While we did not win at Champs, the Granite Skate Troopers took #2 in the chase for the Kennedy Cup! I am honored to have worked beside Co-Captain Emily Decker'son this season. And the team! I could gush out an entire month on how amazing they were this year. So much heart, so much to give and so much dedication.
Oh! And then there was the time with the Queen City Cherry Bombs! We took FOURTH place in the All 8 on the Floor Tournament this year! This is after getting eliminated in the first round year after year. It was amazing. With Deck (Yeah, she was co-captain of two teams... the nut job) and Bette Thistle-Hurt we went on to play together in a way that... I just can't even express. I love that team.
I love my league!
#oneleagueonelove
That's our motto!
NHRD is going through some changes now, but that is okay. We are looking ahead with clear eyes and an action plan. There is excitement and not worry. 2015 will be great for the league and the team.
With the good, comes the bad.
As you know, I had to say farewell to my beloved car, Gustav. Maybe I did not have him for that long, but he was mine and we were bonded. I loved him so, and I am going to be okay. I know, losing my car is nothing compared to people.
TMiB's dad passed away in October. I really cannot say more about it. I mean, Joel was a good guy in his way, but he had his demons. He was loved by the people who knew him best, I can say that for sure. My hope now is for TMiB and the family to heal, learn, grown and move forward.
My family also saw the loss my Great Aunt Franny. When I was young we would go and see the family, my Aunt Franny, once a month. We got older and we drifted a bit. Still, every time I think of her I remember only happy things.
I am lucky that my year had more good than bad.
I ran a Mudderella. It was one of the best experiences and I did it with some of the best people I know. 2015 may be a bigger 'team' of us. I never would have done it were it not for the encouragement of the ladies I ran with. My friends, my true old friends, inspire me to be a better person.
TMiB and I also went on a vacation that was just him and I for the first time ever. We usually would go places with family or friends. It was great for just him and myself. We went to Niagara Falls. We walked, talked, and relaxed together for a week. It was perfect. It was an experience I would never trade.
2014 was, when balanced, a good year.
The photo version of this post will come soon!
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