We already talked about 2011 (though I'm sure I could say more...) so now I want to talk about 2012.
This year is, in a large part, about other people's happiness. And I mean that in the best way possible. Both my best friend from childhood and my best friend from college are getting married, I have the honor of being in the bridal party of each, and my family will be at both weddings as well. To have just one happen in a year would be a big deal; to have two is more than I can say.
It took a long time, but I'm at a point where I'm really content just being with me. I don't know when or how it happened, but I do know that every single day is a challenge that I'm ready and happy to take on. So I'll be 27 in a week and I'm not married. Or engaged. Or nowhere near close to either. It's okay. I really, truly, finally believe that. This is not the life I anticipated. It's better. I'm going to SoulCycle and laughing with girlfriends and traveling with family and drinking a lot of Patron and enjoying quiet nights at home. I'm doing my thing. All the while knowing that more lies ahead. God has a bigger plan for me than I ever had for myself. I never knew it was possible to feel this good without having all of the things that I formerly equated with happiness. It is the best realization yet.
I have renamed Twenty Twelve "Twenty Teddi" as a reminder that the best is yet to come. As good as last year was, I firmly believe that this one can top it. I'm just getting started.
Last but not least, I need to give a big shout out to my sister, who is responsible for JGIWC's new look! Isn't it fab? And about time! She's available for hire... inquire within.
You have a fantastic outlook Teddi! I hope YOUR year is wonderful!
ReplyDeletewhat a great attitude! and I love the new design, too!
ReplyDeletecute new look teds!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new look :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I read this post this morning! This will be an incredible year, and the best is yet to come, my sweet TAG!
Oh. my. goodness. Your header is beyond fabulous!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteAlso love your outlook on life! A fabulous year awaits you.
I love this! I personally thought that you felt this way when I visited you in the end of 2009, but my have you really grown even more since then! :-)
ReplyDeleteAmen to this! Wish I was where you are emotionally when I was 26! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best girlie! Good job Miss P!
ReplyDeleteYour incredible outlook always seems to amaze me. I am certainly not living the life that I thought I would be either, but day-by-day I'm realizing thats okay. I'm hoping that 2012 will bring me to the amazing place that you are at in your life right now.
ReplyDeletelove the new design! great outlook, I feel you, I'm not exactly where I thought I'd be at my age, but life is still good!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, hope your 20 Teddy year is the best ever!!
ReplyDeleteLove the job your sister did on the blog design!!
Would dinner be sufficient payment for her to look at mine and maybe give some suggestions? :)
I am so in love with your new layout! I definitely think your life's great the way it is; God's plans aren't always the same as ours! :)
ReplyDeleteHere's to 2012!
ReplyDeletePerri did such a great job on the blog! The monogrammed LV is the perfect centerpiece. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers to a very fabulous 2012 that holds many more wonders and adventures than you could dream of. xoxo
Love the new design!
ReplyDeleteI believe the best is yet to come!
Susan
Hi! I found your other blog with clothing and I'm dying DYING for the Lilly monkey dress. Please tell me you still have it?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious new blog design! Here's to 2012...cheers!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!
ReplyDeleteTeddi- I am so proud of your outlook. Thinking and feeling the way that you do - I really do believe this will be your year. It is when you finally "let go" that "IT" comes right to you! That is how it worked for me and I bet it will work for you too! All the best!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou sound ready to take on the world. keep it up!
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