A brand new year!

I love the beginning of a new year, simply because it's so "unknown" to me. I like surprises. Some people hate them, but I love them. I love that I have NO idea the things that are in store for me this year. More than that though, I love that I serve a God Who knows exactly what's in store for me this year...it was planned long before I was even born. How cool is that? So, let's recap a few things that took place in 2007: I became an aunt for the very first time...HIGHLY recommend this...definitely the hightlight of my year. It's the most fun! :) My job at West Rome Baptist ended in June and I moved back home to Gainesville to take on a job in the medical field. I miss SO much about Rome, especially all the fun, crazy people, but I have to say that I'm lovin' being back closer to my family and I thankfully am really enjoying my new job. I got my first speeding ticket...it was a killer...cost me 150 big ones. I was on my way to Raleigh, NC to visit one of my best friends, Abby, who gave birth to sweet Baby Elizabeth in December. I began my weight loss journey and successfully lost 60 pounds this year! Don't worry...I'm not done yet. I jogged my first mile ever!I got in my first "fender bender" and no, it was not my fault. No one was injured, for those of you concerned about my safety. Two of my other best friends became pregnant and will have sweet little ones in 2008. My dear friends Daniel and Rendy were married in September.I traveled to Jasper, FL in October with my buddy Chad Bugg and some of his friends for a Bible study retreat in October. Started this blog and many, many other things that I can't think of right now. 2007 was a great year! The "goods" most certainly outweigh the "bads". :) Some things I would love to see happen in 2008: Continue to lose weight. Deepen my relationships with my family and with Jesus. Jog TWO miles! :) Write more letters. Start dating...hey, I ain't gettin' no younger people! :) Pray more and memorize more scripture than I did in 2007. Start a community Bible study for teenage girls. Share my faith more with my patients at work. Read more. Happy New Year!