2012

Today is just the second day of January and usually I'm about halfway through Christmas break not this year (or last year for that matter). No, I am preparing to begin Semester 2 of Year 2 of my graduate school journey. Alot has happened especially in the last two years and I think that alot of growth has occurred: undergrad graduation, end of a long relationship, entry to graduate school, navigating graduate school, a blossoming romance but the most significant for me would be my spiritual growth.

I grew up in a catholic family so I have been a Christian all my life, I rededicated my life to Christ in 2008 but it hasn't been until now that I really have committed to walking out my faith and not just talking about it. The highs and lows of the last few years have drawn me ever closer to God and strengthened my faith in His presence and influence in my life. I am thankful for the people he has placed in my life to help me grow in my faith.

This year will be a challenging one for me because there are many goals which have been set and need to be achieved-in my personal spiritual growth and in my academic pursuits. Some of the most challenging of these will be changes in my attitude and breaking bad habits. There are quite a few which I think hinder me in everyday life, procrastination being one of the primary culprits. This year I am waging a personal battle with these demons and with God holding my hand and guiding me, I have no doubt that I will prevail.

I look forward to great things in my life and that of friends and family in 2012. (I will also try to post more frequently since TV time has been drastically reduced to make time for other things).

Happy 2012 and all the best throughout the year.

Dee