Bring It

The last two years have been awful.  Terrible.  Some of the worst years of my life. There were many days where I wondered if it was worth it.  I had to go back to school.  I had to go back to work in retail.   I had to figure out a way to live on half the income.  I had to put off all the hopes and dreams I'd had for those two years.  I had to let go of all the things I wanted.  There were many tearful nights, many angry days, and a lot of self-doubt.  But somehow we made it to this point.  I've earned a Masters degree, something I never planned to do.  On top of that, I got two specialties in a year and a half.  I got to go to London, and I had an amazing adventure there.  But most importantly, I've met some of the best people, and I'm so happy to have made all these amazing friends.  All the BBW kids, all my grad school friends, I am so thankful for each of you.  I'm thankful for my life-long friends, and all the love and support you've given me.  I'm thankful for my husband for putting up with me for the last two years, and for making me laugh, and for keeping me from losing it, for supporting me and pushing me to keep going.  Today, I'll walk across a stage in a robe to symbolize the end of this chapter and the beginning of the next.  Bring it, 2013.  I'm ready for you.