I'm Still Here

The last two months, hell this entire year, have been a whirlwind and I am still spinning. Too much to really encapsulate in a single post, but I am going to try... Sort of... Okay, so I am mostly going to make bullet points of the things that stand out the most....

- Collin was contacted by his completely unknown to him younger sister, yea... Tell me about it.
- Oh, and did I mention in the same conversation Collin learned his biological father is alive and kicking it (as far as Collin knew the dude had been dead over a decade and a half...).
- My best friend's dad passed away; suddenly and unexpectedly (but then when do you really plan for something like that?).
- My dad's oldest brother (my uncle Phil) passed away the night before Thanksgiving.
-Collin and I both got new tats the day before Halloween/his birthday.
- I am fervently seeking a new job in the Portland area (if you know of any office stuff in the area let me know!).
- My in law parentals are still stupid and still piss me off...
- Crackhead neighbors? They are finally gone!!!
- And about a million other little things that don't seem as big now as they did when they happened... It's all been too much.

I am kind of hopeful as we reach the end of this jacked up year. It has been a long nightmare since January 1st (with many high moments too that I am extremely thankful for, or I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago), and I am ready for a fresh start and a new year.

There are so many amazing things ahead of us (Collin and I, and hopefully all of the people in our lives!), and I think we are all destined for a spectacular 2011! I am going to try and keep up with this a little better, even if the posts are a little choppy and scatterbrained (it's cheaper than therapy!!). I am keeping my eyes on the silver lining!