Here's to goodbye, tomorrow's gonna come too soon

As the year winds to a close I look back at 2012 and am fortunate to have been blessed with so many things that I am undeserving of:

My family, Tim and his family, friends
Good health
My internship, job, and being offered a salaried position for 2013
Finally graduating from college
Finding myself
Lessons I've learned to become a better person

Many in the world are not so lucky to have a meal each day or loved ones who care for them so I am so thankful for all of the things God has blessed me with this past year.  In the middle of the year I also made a list of things I wished to accomplish by the end of the year, but it looks like I've only completed one: doing a cartwheel (photoset below). Haha, it was the easiest one, but I told myself that I would have to at least finish one.  Other goals included learning Japanese, saving money, and leasing a car.  I am not giving up on these goals, just postponing them to 2013.  I believe, to be successful, we must set goals to motivate ourselves.  I know this is true for me.  Also, even though I've graduated, I still want to continue learning because I feel like it will slow down my cognitive skills if I don't.  I don't want to just be content, I want more.  I wish all of you a Happy New Year.  May 2013 be filled with many moments of happiness and love!