Dear former self:

I would just like to say what a difference a year makes.   It makes my former single self cringe to utter these words... but it does happen when you least expect it.

Apparently it was all in God's timing because the country boy and I are newlyweds.  And blissfully happy for the most part.

I've graduated with my Masters degree, got my first professional job, moved cities, gotten engaged, moved cities again, got back to my country roots, made some new friends, got married and learned so much along the way.

I've learned life still gives you curve balls when you least expect it, that some friends are only in your life for a chapter or two, that distance makes friendship harder --- and you learn who's willing to put forth the effort to keep the relationship going, and that family is still most important.

I hope to go back and fill in blanks during 2013-2014 later but for now... just thankful for blessings and unanswered prayers.