1. I took care of business all on my own after the house burnt down...AKA all the phone calls to insurance, cancelling bills, contacting American Red Cross, renting a storage shed, etc

2. I made a committment to quit smoking...essentially, I did one full week then realized I needed extra help...so on the 16th I am seeing the Psych to hopefully be put on Wellbutrin and then aiming to actually quit by New Year's.

3. I quit a physically and emotionally exhausting job and immediately found a new job that I love even more that is not so draining and taxing on my mind and body...with a bonus of seeing puppies, kitties, chameleons, rats, birds, and even a sugar glider and pet possum on a daily basis!

4. I made friends with the people I work...and for the first time in three years I hung out with a new friend/girl coworker one on one! AND she wants to have another girl's day!!!

5. Since I moved back in with my parents I am staying on top of cleaning the house.

6. I moved out for the first time this year and hoping in January I'll find a new place again!

7. I lost 35 pounds this year--30 pounds in three months as a caregiver and 5 at the pet store!

8. I rediscovered my sexual/gender identity after I lost a friendship with someone I realized I hid my true self from.

9. I did a good job taking care of myself. Every week I did facials and nails, lots of bubble baths, kept up on appearance and grooming, etc.

10. I cooked a lot of meals for my family and learned how to cook while living on my own.

11. I read a few books and many magazines and I also read my devotionals and bible on a regular basis.