This is a weird month. Most Decembers, I think to myself, “Already? Where has the year gone?!” This December, I’m thinking, “Wow, what a year”. Ever since the 2nd of this month, I’ve been thinking back to this time a year ago, and where I was. When I make plans for Christmas and New Years’, I think back to Christmas and New Years’ 2008, and every time I do, I’m amazed and grateful of how different 2009 will be.
This Saturday, I’m going to Walk Against Warming. Next week, I have my work Christmas party, drinks in the city with friends, and a barbecue at another friend’s house. My plans for Christmas this year are cycling on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, relaxing day with friends the day after, and watching the fireworks on Sydney Harbour on NYE.
December, Christmas and NYE 2009 are a massive step away from 2008. This time last year, I could just move my fingers, and I couldn’t sit up unsupported. This year, I have freedom and mobility, and the feeling that 2009 has been the best year ever. Actually, at the end of every year, I think that it’s the best year ever. This time last year, I thought 2008 was the best year ever because I had a lot of fun writing a thesis and spending time with friends, and spent the entire year in love. This year, I spent the year learning that I don’t need to be in love, and life is still amazing. This year, I spent it regaining mobility, raising money, cycling, working out, working, and with a lot of people I love.
I checked the account of the stroke to see where I was at a year ago, and I still can’t quite believe where I am now. To all my friends who were with me this year, you are awesome and I love you all!
