2003 was a D. I am so glad its ending.

The Bad:
~ broke up with Fiancee of 2 years
~ got fired from a job I hated (not really bad, but the firing part)
~ was unemployed for five months
~ lost an uncle in November
~ parents separated in October after 31 years of marriage
~ lost touch with some good friends, trying to get that back together
~ going through growth issues in my chapter

The Good:
~ my child is happy, healthy and in Kindergarten
~ I was Saved in August
~ I have a new church home
~ I've found a new man and while we have our issues, we are together for the long haul
~ I have a job that pays more, is always changing, and will allow me to strengthen my financial picture
~ got more involved in my Sorority

For 2004, I will:
~ save $200 per month
~ begin saving for my retirement
~ be financially ready to move into a condo/townhouse by the end of the year
~ get an Associate's degree in Spanish
~ begin studying for the GRE for entrance into a PhD program in Psychology
~ be on the path to get engaged (we've discussed it, and have already agreed to go to counseling once we get engaged)
~ get a new wardrobe

2003 was a B for me
 

The Good:
* completed another year of grad school
* my sister had her first baby after 2 miscarriages
* found a good church
* still have a job (and got promoted)
* still have my health and loved ones around
* grew as a Christian

The Not So Good:
* gained a few pounds this year :(
* lost touch with a few friends from college
* my other sister and I aren’t as close as we used to be
* found out personally that my father is a :mad: (BLEEP) :mad: and I feel sorry for him for being a :mad: (BLEEP) :mad: at such an old age.

In 2004, I will:
* continue to grow in my walk with Christ
* will began my work in the ministry
* lose the few pounds that I gained in 2003
* receive my MBA in June
* will pass the CPA exam
* will began ministry work
* grow my hair to waist-length

my 2003
 

tanesha's 2003 in review (not in order)

good:
1. still living
2. brothers are finally back home
3. realized life is worth living after all
4. starting to believe there is a god
5. becoming more social on campus
6. closer to figuring out my major

bad:
1. enduring mad bs in school and family (btw. parents-on separate issues and myself and school)
2. recovering from being homeless
3. still havent figured my career plans, much less my major
4. not being social enough on campus
5. gaining weight this semester
6. sister may have an eating disorder
7. suffering depression this semester

goals:
1. do more, esp for myself
2. apply and be accepted into spelman's exchange program
3. lose weight
4. become a delta
5. find some faith in my life
6. be a kinder person
7. lose at least one dress size
8. be happy!
9. perhaps find a bf
10. be accepted into SEO
11. find a decent job this summer
12. get straight A's this semester
13. be more in touch with my family
14. save money to travel

this list could go on and on...

that is all,
tanesha