NYE

New Years is just different when you're 3,000 miles away from your family and friends. This is the first time in the last decade that I have stayed in and watched the ball drop at home, the first time I have ever been alone at midnight, and the first time in 4 years that I haven't gotten my New Years smooch from DJ. I don't feel like there was a lot to celebrate from 2012 for me personally. I'm still fighting the battle towards getting my MBA and landing a solid job, my grandpa passed away, and I've spent half the year away from the man I love. I know the calendar shows that its officially 2013 now, but despite the sunshine outside I still can't seem to shake the 2012 gloom. Here's to hoping I have a lot more to celebrate at this time next year. Until then I'm going to keep pushing forward because I know I am on the right path, a long path that doesn't end with 2012, but a path that I am confident will set me up for future success in 2013 and beyond.