A Long December

Senior year of high school I took a sharpie and wrote JONAS all throughout the school. My targets included the undersides of tables, desks, concrete poles, walls, and just about anything I could get away with. On a return to the school, I found that many had been scrubbed away. While a great deal were gone, I still found some. So while people and institutions tore down much of my efforts, some survived.
I left my mark. Not that I am proud of that, but I do not regret. I think it shows that my will to be remembered is deep-rooted. So as 2010 approaches, I again want to leave my mark. Not with a sharpie marker this time, but something much more permanent and positive. Life is short and we have to make that mark or change while we are here.

"If you aren't ahead of the curve, you are behind it."

I'm feeling a bit behind lately. It has been a rough few weeks and I am ready for the calendar to flip. But 2009 has been a very different year in my life. On this last day of the year I am very thankful for all the stuff that has happened. The mistakes were made and chances were taken. Lots of positives and growth occurred throughout the year. 2009 will always live in my memory for a number of reasons. So whether you were part of short-term friendships/relationships, or part of the long-term friendships/relationships, I want to thank you. People make the difference; not in Kirksville, but in my life.

Goodbye 2009, thanks for the memories.