Thursday 22 December 2011

2011

After work tomorrow I'm heading home to my mum's house for Christmas so I probably won't get another chance to write before the New Year. I guess I just wanted to sum up the last 12 months and reflect on how amazing this year has been. Even though there were hard times, with my great aunt passing away in July, for the most part it's been the best year I've had in a while. I got a promotion and a pay rise in work as well as a big bonus which got me out of debt. I travelled to Paris in February, Portugal in June and Iceland and Berlin in October/Nov all of which were incredible experiences. My arthritis has been sleepy all year and I feel healthy and strong. I've only been to the hospital twice this year for my two check ups and been in there for a total of about 15 minutes. What a contrast to last year when I was getting meds sorted and had to be in there every few weeks!! Also, for the first time since my diagnosis, I feel free from RA in my head. Thoughts about my future with illness don't fill my every waking moment. It's wonderful and I feel so lucky to feel so well in body and in spirit. Last but not least, I have met someone wonderful and we've been going out now for 3 months. It's still very new but I'm very happy and looking forward to the New Year together and getting to know each other more. Basically...I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH LIFE. I am a lucky girl. I wish you all a great Christmas full of love, and hope for a better 2012 for us all.

7 comments:

  1. Squirrel, this is so awesome! I'm glad your arthritis is sleepy and you had an amazing year to boot.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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  2. SO Happy! you have done so much! <3 :) have a Wonderful end to the year! :D

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  3. I'm so happy for you! I hope 2012 is just as wonderful, even better!

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  4. Squirrel, what a happy, happy post! Thanks so much for sharing. A new someone in your life? That is awesome. Good for you!

    Happy 2012.

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  5. I'm glad your arthritis has been asleep, may it continue. Congrats on the promotion and the raise.

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  6. This post was amazing!! I'm so happy that you are in a wonderful place right now :) I hope the next year and many more to come bring you much more happiness and health!

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  7. Thanks guys :) hope you enjoyed the holidays

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