Bring it.

I returned home from Las Vegas just last night, and I have to say "Bravo" for an amazing trip. Usually my trips to Vegas include bickering family members, drama fo' yo mama type people, straight up unhappy people. I won't name names, but sometimes we have a Chihuahua (Chi-wah-wah) :'( on the trip if you know what I mean.. Not this time! I managed to stay within a budget, only lose 9 dollars, have a 2010 new years kiss, and stay with happy people.

I'm sure you've heard it all -- resolutions, hopes, wishes for 2010.. Dreams, aspirations, you name it. I say f*ck those expectations, and a "great for you, if you can live up to them" to the people who will, but I'm going into a "new" year with the intent and willingness to learn and grow from the experiences I will foresee rather than b*tching about how last year sucked, and this year will be better. It never ends. The way I see it, it's another day -- granted it's a brand new one, but those who expect to reset their lives are looking for trouble... Let's just enter 2010 with a brighter perception, more positivity, the intent to work hard and prosper..

As for 2009, I'd like to say THANK YOU for teaching me well; for challenging me; for making me stronger. No matter what people say, you were not a bad year at all. I loved the year 2009: I may have lost a car, almost lost my house twice, been hit with identity theft by a family member, filed for bankruptcy, broke up with the guy I thought I'd one day marry, and yet I'm not bummed. On the flip side, I truly appreciate it all. I appreciate all the things I have today, what I've done to push through such a challenging year; quite frankly, I am flattered that you chose me to toughen up.

So 2010, why don't you bring it.