Goodbye 2011! Hello 2012! I am laying in bed of Hotel Mela in New York City next to one of my closest friend. My other equally close friend is in the shower. I feel the urge to sum up 2011 and write down my hopes for 2012.

2011 was a good year. It was what I want to call a transitional year for me. I transitions not from teenager to adulthood, but from being trapped in a body that sometimes did not feel like it belong to me. I started my first nursing job which is more of a career than a job really. Yes, my career at times defines a part of who Catherine really is. I decided to take my health into my own hands and lost 40-45 pounds in less than a year. Not only did I physically look more like Catherine, most importantly I feel a lot better internally. Lastly, I learned to not give in just because it makes others happy. For 23+ years of my life I did things and hid my feelings in order to make those around me happy, when inside I was hurting. Now I know when to make a situation comfortable for both sides and if that means losing friends, then I guess that is something I am willing to accept. I rather lose friends than lose quality of friends.

For 2012 I am embarking on new journey and life changes. I am starting RN school and Cal State East Bay. I want to be successful in both schools. Further my career as a registered nurse and continue on this journey to becoming more healthy. 2011 set the foundations for many goals I want to improve or grow upon. I hope 2012 does the same. Thank you 2011, you’ve been good to me!

The past few months have been really difficult.  Especially with school, work, and my self esteem overall.  I thought 2010 was a challenging year, but this one is definitely turning out to be even more.  I broke down so many times and felt like shit all because of things I couldn’t control.  However, with the help of my family and true friends, I have slowly regained some control over my life. 

Sometimes they need to remind me of how good I have it and also to let me know they are always there.  How lucky am I? 

The laughter I’ve had experienced this year outweighs the tears for sure! I’m going to keep smiling even when I want to cry.  Life keeps moving and I definitely don’t want to be left behind.

First post of the new year! It’s been 13 days of the new year and already it’s exciting! I wonder what the new year will have in store for me.  I can definitely say 2010 was a good year.  I’ve never been challenged like I did in the year 2010 and I can say I welcome any challenges that come my way.  Can’t say I won’t break down but I know in the end everything will be GOOD. :)

(P.S. I also refuse to be a Sagittarius, I was born a Capricorn and a Capricorn I shall stay!)

I wish I knew!!! My life is going through some major changes and I don’t think it will stop! I just had a breakthrough moment. I realized how much I love my friends and family and I feel as though I never have to go through any obstacle alone. Support. It’s free but it’s worth so much! :) Thanks family and friends for sticking by me! I know it can’t be easy LOL

Vegas was so fun and I can’t wait to go back! I’m so happy everyone who came made memorable moments for me :) December yes? LOL Mark your calendar ladies!!!

Change is inevitable.  Sometimes it’s a good change, sometimes bad, but always necessary.  I expected 2010 to have a lot of changes and I was right! These changes are a way to put me through an awkward time and to see if I can accomplish it…if I do, I will be able to get through any change coming my way.  Thank goodness for my family and friends who keep it real with me and always support me regardless of what I do. I make a lot of mistakes but I feel those closest to me and who genuinely love me,  can forgive me and let it go.  My problem is I need to do the same with my friends.  I am very particular with how I want things to go in my friendships and I really need to ease off a bit. Since I wanted this blog to be a positive one…I’m going to change FOR THE BETTER.   

I just realized I am not in touch with my roots.  I was talking to my mom and I asked her when the new year starts and her reply was, “Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday”.  Well that doesn’t make any sense to me because shouldn’t the New Year just be one day? Or start on one day? I’m super confused LOL.  So basically I can’t spend money on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday because then it means I will be spending money all year long.  So all my spending has to end by Saturday night. LOL I’m in need of some new scrubs and I will have to buy them tomorrow. Haha.

I went to Olive Garden today and it was not good.  I was seriously disappointed in my ravioli di portebello.  It was dry and cold.  Hooray for the breadsticks though…I ate like 4 of those (PUNCH ME NOW).  What can I say?  I’m a sucker for carbs. YUM

I also got my eyebrows threaded and I must say this new place is much better than the place I use to go to.  I didn’t come out of it crying like I usually do! She also gave me a nice arch and now I have semi bitch brows! How lovely!

Thinking about it, I feel lucky to get to restart the New Year off right.  Not that I didn’t for the whole month of January, but I guess every day I am improving and learning from life.

I better not forget to record the Olympics tonight! Exciting!

I came across this video on Facebook and I decided to swipe it and post it for Ashley because she plays the ukulele and I would like her to learn how to play this song and sing it to me for our anniversary (Shirtless of course!) :) I hope she likes it!