2009 was a year I would love to forget, but I’m grateful it happened. I have faced my demons, issues that haunted me for years. I recently discovered the blessing of having a support group from friends, family and strangers. I have understood that God has an amazing plan for me and I’m looking forward to it. I have a job that sometimes doesn’t let me sleep but I’m happy to be tired and great colleagues who have the patience to deal with some serious PMS-ing. If I hurt in some way: I’m sorry. I rediscovered my capacity of doing something, trusting my instincts and later having satisfaction and the validation of the people who matter.
I have been faced with friendship betrayal, yet I’ve been blessed with so much more, good souls around the globe who really want the best for me. I reconnected with old friends (Carla B) and strengthened new ones (Maricelle, Mercybelle, Stephanie R). I continue to give thanks to God for: Aileen, Anushka, Arlene, Aimet, Alba (you rock!), Annabelle, Ariel, Beatriz Luna, Beatriz Tamayo, Beba, Cagiu, Carla M. Charlisse, Cheska, Chetzil and Hector, Cristinita, Cynthia Carrion (bless you, my friend, in Germany), Cynthia Rodriguez, Dari, Darlene, David L, Dia, Edmarie and Ernie, Edwin, my kid bro Efrain, Elda, Erika Peña, Erika and Axel, Eunice, Ingrid ( you and I go waaaaay back, love you), Ivanette, Denise, Lara, Jaen and Melvin, Javi Gazu, Jay Z, Jeannie( love you to pieces), Jessica, Joel, Jorge, Julie, Kariliz ( love you and your family), Lara, Le Roy,Lorna, Maitecita, Manolo, Manolito, Mariel, Marnie, Michelle and Norein, Mitin, Morayma, Nanma, Omar, Oscar, Rafa, Paquirri, Chupi, Wilo, Raquel, Sheila, Tony, Valeria, and W*. Yep, I’m lucky. Also I have a new friend, let’s call her G. Yes, it was our fate to meet.
On the family front, I’m happy to report that Mia is thriving and Carmela continues to mature. Rebeca and Fabi are great. I have my grandparents in good health and so is my Titi Cuqui, who laughs at my jokes. Tony and Yasmine, thanks for your support. Dad- I’m rooting for you and I love you. Jennifer is blissful in her marriage and in her new role as mom (although this thing about having her far away is hard for me). Jenni, just one thing: thanks, you have the biggest heart. Georgette, my partner in everything good, bad, ugly and the very ugly has shown an enormous capacity of strength, even when she doesn’t realize it. I love you, tots. We have an amazing spring ahead of us (wink,wink). Have I told you I have the best brother in law? Georgie, I heart you. Tania continues to amaze me with her capacity to be great at everything: hard worker in her job and being the best mom and wife ever while being my voice of reason, which is a tough job by itself. Typical Tania. Mom is healthy and continues to be my example of true love and courage while keeping her smile, her sweetness and most important her faith. You are my angel in my world; no words can thank you enough. On the love front I am happy to report that I’m dating someone. I didn’t give credit to this person in the past but recently I have discovered that what we have together is truly amazing. We have a long way ahead of us. That person is me**:
I take this year as THE toughest one EVER, but I met myself, and slowly I have been falling in love with me. I am learning to forgive and care for myself; these are the lessons that I’m taking to the new decade. I thank the Lord for making me His princess. A true honor.
So what’s left to say? My wishes to you of blessings, health, love and peace. Happy 2010… God bless
(*Disclaimer- if I missed you sorry, I only checked my cell contacts but I still love you, for reals)
(** “The most important relationship is with yourself”-Diane von Furstenberg)
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