Year in Review

This year has been extremely stressful yet satisfying at the same time. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a fresh start as much as this year. I understand that everyone can have a rough year but personally I can usually look on the bright side of a rough year, however, this year was just a constant rollercoaster of emotions.

This year started fine—last new years eve was fun! I spent it in Toronto with loved ones and friends, what more could you ask for? Following those great celebrations my life started to get a bit more complicated—breakups obviously suck to say the least, as I’ve mentioned in a previous post. As well, being newly diagnosed with anxiety and finally understanding that there was an actual reason why I’d been feeling such pressure. I was in a really negative place for awhile but now everything has mellowed out, luckily. 

Since July/ August though I’ve been stable, healthy, and happy. I was able to refocus myself at that point realize the world wasn’t crumbling around me. I know I’m lucky that I have such a strong group of friends that will support me through anything. I had visits from friends coming from all over Canada. It makes you realize just how important a great support system is.

Around August I finally got a job in my field as a product development coordinator! #yay This was exciting since I had been interviewing for months at jobs all over Montreal. SO In August I celebrated being alright after a hell of a 6 month period and also went to New Brunswick to see family. 

 I am lucky enough to have a mother that love my favourite band as much as I do and for her birthday celebration this year we went to Gainesville, Florida! That weekend made my entire life complete! I got two new tattoos, one in which I’ve had planned for years and the other in order to cover up a scar on the side of my foot… if you’re curious how I got a scar feel free to ask! 

That weekend though was great to see my five fav guys and their lovely families! At that point coming back after that weekend I was a new person, once again thanks to Less Than Jake everything was put in perspective. Funny how certain things can always make your life better. 

This year I got to be my own person again. 

I feel sad for those that can’t be alone in life. The way I mean this is some people always need to be in a relationship…they jump from one to another. As a whole, I enjoy it because I get to learn about myself. I get to just read or listen to music and not be concerned about having to make time for someone. Learning to be alone is a great skill but many just don’t have this. I would much rather have my amazing friends around than worry about someone that might just be there because they don't want to be alone. 


I was able to build stronger bonds with friends in Montreal and reconnect with some amazing friends from high school. I got to see Cirque de Soleil and my first Habs game. I was able to take weekend trips to Ottawa and Toronto.

I went for a walk around Montreal before Christmas and it was peaceful, I put in music and just walked and saw the lights and just got to be me. It is nice to finally be happy and healthy without a specific reason. 

I am currently the most stable, happy, and healthy I have been in years. Thank you to everyone that has helped me this year. 
Now time to welcome 2018 with open arms!