No Promises.

"I can't explain what I mean.
And even if I could, I'm not sure I'd feel like it."
J.D. Salinger, Catcher In The Rye

1000

This is my 1000th post, and 2012 marks the 4th year of this little blog.

2011 was not gentle. Roads I never imagined I’d travel took me to some dark places, and I experienced the unique freedom of having my worst fears realized. Not freedom from pain, or from heartache, but from fear. The worst thing that could happen, happened. I no longer had anything to be afraid of. Every other trial was inconsequential in comparison. This overwhelming loss allowed me to grow.

This time last year I was drowning. Somewhere along the line I think I’ve reached the surface. I live in a beautiful new city, and I have wonderful people in my life. 2012 should be a better year, but if experience has taught me anything, it’s that life is unpredictable. I’m going to take it one day at a time.