One year later

While I was getting ready for the Lansing Jaycees banquet last night, I started thinking about how different things are for me than they were one year ago.

One year ago, I was finishing my term as the 81st President of the Lansing Jaycees. I was starting my first year on the Michigan Jaycees Board of Directors. I had a full time job. I was in a long term relationship. If I go back 2 years ago, I lost a good friend to a snowmobiling accident the day after I was sworn in as 81st President of the Lansing Jaycees.

This weekend, I was beginning my first term as a Vice President for the Michigan Jaycees. I did my first training at LOTS. I'm single. And I'm looking for a job after one week of not having one. I still think that someone is watching over the world and ready to kick my butt when I start to get emotional. LOL.

It was a whirlwind and crazy 2010. I won't lie - it mostly wasn't a happy one. There were highlights: New Orleans, Haunted House, my Region D family. But much, especially the end part of the year, was a real blow to me. 2011 is going to be a year of rebuilding things, and a lot of change. I've had ups and downs and times when I'm just trying to stay afloat.

I am looking forward to 2011 and everything that will come with it. I'm looking forward to traveling around the state and seeing new things.

New 'do

Yes, I'm being cheesy in the second picture. I'm also trying to get used to having bangs - it's been a whole 3 hours or so. I've NEVER had bangs before, so this is new for me.

I decided - why not? Might as well try something new, right? I figured if I didn't end up liking it, I could always grow them out. I think I like it, but I have to get used to it. I really like the color, but I don't think the picture does it justice at all.

So, if you see me this week, and I'm blowing air up to see if my bangs move....yeah, that means I haven't gotten used to them yet!