This past year was literally the best year of my life thus far. The year was full of small victories and minor accomplishments that in the end left me feeling something I'm not used to...Proud.
The year begin rather unsettled as I became divorced in January. I had just moved into my apartment, living by myself for the first time in 5 years. I had just switched shifts at work, took on more responsibilities and a pay cut. I can honestly say that I had my doubts as to what the year would bring. I was eating and drinking myself into a stupor and feeling very, very alone.
Somewhere along the way I got a burr up my ass and decided to surround myself with family and friends, to get out, to do things. I have to give props to my buddy Jon and his wife Tera for taking in a rather pissy and moody single guy and giving me what I needed most...love, friendship, and laughter! Being around those guys and their little ones did more for me than they will ever know. I became just another face in the family and for that I am ever grateful. I became uncle Rod and how I love my morning wake ups via a toy to the head, bottle to the face, and a stinky blanket thrown in for good measure. Oh how I love Disgruntled Ducky and Pissy Prinny...um not sure if I spelled that right. I can say for certain that there are times I dream of SpongeBob and sometimes miss the chaos when I'm home alone. Yes, it's been fun. Through them I have met some wonderful people and will never forget the Friday night live streams, the drinking games, and oh yeah...melting my fucking face off after puking in the kitchen sink thanks to tequila. Believe me, if you know the story...then you know exactly what I'm referring to. Again it was through those Friday night live streams that I met Laura who helped me fulfill a childhood dream. She became a friend and one hell of a tour guide when I took a trip to her home state of Alaska. Anyone who knows me knows that I've said that the trip I took was the highlight of my year. I will never forget the ride to the glacier or the fact that I DO know what a caribou is...and I loved the Moose's Tooth and sharing pizza with Laura and the E-man...and of coarse FOTC!
I realize that I could and have done entire post on that trip so that should suffice. I guess as I sit here and think, 2009 revolved around my friends and how much they have helped me. Hell it was through them that I was introduced to Tina, my girlfriend. Better that they approved and help me choose then for me to screw up yet again...just saying.
2009 was a year of beginnings really. It's like my life began anew. A new, more trim (not by much) me. I was found myself maintaining a rather uneasy role in my family. I have become the ears and sometimes the words of comfort for family members including my father. It was in this past year that my dad actually told me that he respected me...not for the things I've done but how I've handled myself in becoming a man, and that my friends... means a lot...for sure.
The year brought an old familiar yet somehow wiser self to the surface. There were a few setbacks and rough patches but they were handled with grace...most of the time and dealt with accordingly.
As the year grew to a close my life changed yet again as I mentioned before. I met Tina and in turn she welcomed me into her life and introduced me to her 5 year old son. I have spent most to the past week with them enjoying life and being beat to death by plastic swords and kicked and punched and all the other crazy things little boys like to do for fun. I sleep good at night as I'm totally worn out, but I'm lovin it. I truly missed the companionship that comes with a romantic relationship and the tender touch of a woman's hand.
I don't know what 2010 will bring, only it's going to be hard to compete with the previous year. I go into it excited but with a heavy heart. So here's to 2009. Cheer old friend!
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