It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new YEAR:

2010 was a big year. Now, 11 days in, I'm finally deciding maybe I should reflect on it.

My new years wasn't like any other I've ever had. So, in a way, it kind of doesn't feel like 2010 is gone. But as my kids remind eachother everyday, it's NOT 2010, it's 2011!!

I rang in 2010 with a small group of my close friends in Hamilton, ON. I rang in 2011 with 10,000+ strangers in Koh Phangnan, Thailand. Quite the contrast I'd say. At the beginning of 2010 I had NO idea the adventures I was getting myself into. I had no idea how much I would change, how much I would learn, how many mistakes I would make. At the beginning of 2010 I had NO idea how much my friends would mean to me, how much I took my family for granted, and how amazing it is to have a God who always loves, always provides, and ALWAYS forgives.

2010 was a crazy year, but I can honestly say, one of the best I've ever had. I had an amazing placement and learned so much from some very wise, strong and gentlehearted women. I finished up my BA and graduated from University. I spent 2 months living at home being constantly surrounded by my amazingly wonderful family. I spent some time in Vancouver with my sister, brother-in-law and adorable neice. And then...I moved across the world. Now, I'm almost 6 months into my contract, and I can't believe how fast the year is flying. South Korea has turned my world around. Everything I thought I knew about myself has been tested, and I'm turning into a new, better person. Every mistake I make is a lesson, every struggle I face is making me stronger.

I've never really known what I wanted to do with my life. Before Korea, the only thing I was every actually interested in learning about was social sciences. So I went into social work, I completed a 4 year degree, and I still didn't know what I wanted to do.

Everyday, I get up, I get ready, and I head into SLP. The actual waking up (in the freezing cold) and walking to school (in the freezing cold) is not something I enjoy. But when I get to school, and I start my day with 10 energetic, sometimes exhausting, students, there's honestly no where in the world I'd rather be. I have NEVER had a job which I love so much, and which everyday bring something new and something wonderful. Right now, I can't imagine myself doing anything else.

But I know, my year here is half over. And sooner-or-later, I'm going to have to make a decision about what comes next. When I started 2010 I really didn't know how things were going to work out, and now, that I'm starting a brand new year...I'm still in that same situation. 2010 worked out wonderfully. So now, I just have to pray, hope, and believe that I can handle whatever comes my way, and that 2011 will bring even more joy, and even more growth than 2010.

Happy New Years friends, I hope 2011 is full of Joy and Growth for all of you!

Peace and Love.