2008 and 2009

So I thought I would make one more post today. This one will be about how 2009 has started for me and the ending of 2008. This is really just for me, so no one has to read it all. . .

Last year was one of the longest years of my life. With my first full year at a university, our first anniversary, the addition of a third dog, Lily, to our family in May, Tim lost his job in April, he lost his Grandpa Little to a fire in July, Tim's brother Kyle was married in September, and we moved in December. It was a very full year with many good things and bad.

There were times when I wondered how I would pass six classes three semesters in a row to graduate next May. And throwing up after eating the wedding-cake-top on your first anniversary seems like a bad omen, lol. Holiday lost two litters of puppies this year, and that was very hard for me to go through.

I got to see a lot more of Christina with her coming up here to visit her boyfriend's hometown; and none of Noletta, it is sad to lose a life-long friend. I made a new friend in Debbie, who has been a very positive influence in my life these past few months, especially to have a friend in Chico, and someone to spend my spare time with.

I became obsessed over the book series, Twilight, last July, and then was swept up in the movie and it's soundtrack in November. Those books re-awakened my love of reading, that I had put on hold for schoolwork.

I lost my job over a mis-understanding of when I would be moving. I moved! We finally got out of a house that was a godsend for our bank account in the beginning, but became the main cause of marital and familial stress very quickly. We are now on my Mother-in-law's property south of Oroville, California. We don't pay rent now, besides Tim acting as the farm hand, lol. This will be a great help while Tim and I search for new jobs. Also, I will love being closer to Chico for my classes.

When I look ahead to 2009, I hope to acheive my goal of earning my BA by May, and not flunking any of my classes, which would postpone that goal. It will also be a milestone that I have worked for five years towards. I hope to find a job quickly, and that Tim finds a job he can finally enjoy. I hope that Tim and I are calmer outside of the stress that was caused by our living situation in Redding. I hope to spend more time with my dad, since he is only one hour away now!

I will miss my family and friends in Redding though, and my friends in the Bay Area even more. I am looking forward to my Family Reunion in July, I love the Wishon side of my family so much. I am looking forward to starting my classes in Education this semester and in the Fall. I am also looking forward to Tim's cousin Jessica's wedding to Matt, and Tim's step-brother Zach's wedding to Lindsey. They are all great people, and it will be nice to see them enjoy the happiness that Tim and I have.