I've been somewhat busy lately, which has led to me having almost zero time to sit down and think of something about which to write, much less actually write. However, I've been thinking for some time that 2011 deserved something of a shoutout. I should have recognized its achievements in writing earlier but in a weird twist, 2011 itself prevented the recognition of its awesomeness by being so awesome it limited my time to write about it. To say it succinctly, however, 2011 rocked hardcore.
In 2011, I turned 30, had a Champagne and Bitches party, and reached some of the more important milestones of an adult's life. That's a lot for someone who just found her Glamour Shots and suitcases full of Barbies and Jem dolls. And maybe the hand-drawn picture of the Challenger astronauts I got as a kid. I mean seriously, a month ago I was tracking Santa online. But I digress. 2011 told me that it was time to start thinking like a 30-year-old and it tempted me with grown-up treats. In July, I got what I like to call a "career" instead of a job and I love what I do. In October, Boyfriend and I got engaged after nine years and he gave me my perfect ring in my favorite place. In December, we purchased our first home and we now have stairs. It's been a surreal six months and the time has absolutely flown by. I can't believe I've been at my "new" job for six months as of Wednesday and that there is less than a year until our wedding.
And can I tell you...it's all kinda awesome. My job is awesome, being engaged is awesome, and I think our house is pretty awesome. My job is stressful but in a good way, planning a wedding is stressful but in a fun way, and buying a house is stressful but in an amazingly satisfying way. Writing a check every month that goes towards purchasing something feels a lot different than sending it down the rent drain. Not to mention, the home-buying process really assists you in perfecting your signature.
But the coolest part of 2011?
I have cable! For real cable. Like, we're paying for it and we have a guide and a fancy remote and everything, cable. I can watch Archer. I can watch Beavis & Butthead. I can watch Dance Moms. I thought I could watch Dr. G, Medical Examiner, but apparently I don't have that package. But I can watch it On Demand! I can watch The Soup! Also, um, not going to lie...I can also watch pointless E! shows like Kardashian crap and red carpet specials. Red carpet specials! And I've been able to start my mornings the way they're meant to be: with SportsCenter. Thank God I have SportsCenter again! If only I had had it at the beginning of football season, I might not have laid the suck egg that I did in our football pool this season.
2012, you have big shoes to fill. I dare say they're even quite fancy. With rhinestones and stuff. Oh but they're flats, because 2011 is self-conscious about not being taller than you.
