What can I say…2011 has been insane. Really insane. I have a hard time reflecting because I still have a hard time understanding everything that happened all in one year. I can say it was definitely a year to learn and grow. Its funny what couple of smacks in the face will do to you.

One of the most life changing things that happened was going through the divorce process What a challenge that was and still is. This process taught me a lot about myself and the people I surround myself with. The good thing about it was that it forced me to make some changes in my life that I probably should have made a long time ago.

One of which was the awesome move to a new broker. I am very happy with my decision to do so and my business has improved. There are some really great people that work within Coldwell Banker Burnet and I am so thankful of the support they have given me since coming over.

I began writing a book.  My purpose behind the book is to “let everything out” so to speak. I have always been an extremely private person and I guess you could say that I am trying to get all of my skeletons on of the closet. Its been an amazing process so far. One night while in one of my moods, I ended up writing 200 pages. I just poured out everything I was thinking.  Its been a fun, annoying and completely self-destructive at the same time.  In the end, I hope that something good will come out of it.

I made some really amazing friends this year. REALLY. Its funny when you feel like your whole life is falling apart and random people provide you with support. It has been very humbling. You would think there would be less to give in the world with everything that is going on right now. People are simply amazing.  It’s really hard to even begin to express my gratitude. I wont give any personal shout outs….you know who you are and I thank you!

Its been quite the year. At times I thought how crappy my life had become.  There were times where I thought “How could it get any worse?”. It seemed like I was faced with challenge after challenge.  I went on and off feeling this way until yesterday. I was up after midnight and I read that Clint Miller had passed away from his battle with cancer. 

 I had never met Clint officially in person.  I had gotten to know him very well through several social media platforms.  We tweeted each other often.  I felt like I really knew him. Here was a guy that was battling cancer but could still poke fun at himself and make the best of the situation.  I remember recently reading his update on the Clint Miller Prayer/Support Group. He told a story about almost accidentally taking his wife’s birth control pills after picking up his prescriptions and getting them messed up.  The guy was just funny, positive and really inspiring.  I felt so blessed that I had gotten to know him over the years.  He made me see how important life is. How important is really is to spend every day like its your last.  It made me really cherish all the awesome times I have with my children. When I got home yesterday after 3 days of not seeing them, I don’t think I ever hugged them as tight. I kept thinking I am so lucky.  I have a lot to live for and I just want to thank Clint and his family for making me feel this way.  Clint was such a blessing for this world and it was a true privilege to have known him. 

RIP Clint Miller

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“Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.”
Jawaharal Nehru