Rebirth: Year in review, New Year continued success

And another year has passed. 2009, I dub “The Rebirth.” You may ask why? Well there are several reasons, but simply put as the title insinuates, I feel as if I, Ryan, was reborn. I’m in the best mind state I’ve been in recent years. My positivity has grown immensely in all aspects of life. I’m thankful for everything I have and feel as if my life has been put in perspective. I'm also thankful for my losses for they have made me stronger. Especially thankful for all the dead weight that was eliminated from my life this yr through whatever circumstances. I’m grateful for new found acquaintances and friendships that more illustrate me as a person, and what I expect in life through those around me. I have definitely learned that true happiness comes from not trying to please those around you but by doing what will be best for self. In 2009, I lost my aunt that was like my 2nd mother and I know she'll continue to guide me, and I lost my grandfather also. But in this loss I was able to reestablish bonds with my family back home, Jamaica that is, that I hadn’t seen in years including my brother(yes I have a half brother) that I had been curious to know how he's been living the pass about 8 yrs. The year 2009 taught me that stressing the little things in life will only affect one's self.

Something I’ve heard a good deal in 2009 is that I’ve changed. Whoever has told me that, you know what, you’re absolutely right. I have changed, I’ve grown as a person, mentally and spiritually (obviously not vertically lol) and will continue to adapt. Twenty-one yr old Ryan in 2010 shouldn’t be acting like 18-19 yr old Ryan because that wouldn’t be a sign of progress. So for 2010 all I want is to continue my growth and chase my goals of success. Honestly, if you're negative in energy or dont have a similar outlook on life, I'll probably continue to distance myself from you in 2010, because that doesn't symbolize who I'm trying to grow to be. Yes I’m a work in progress that’s not complete, but I’d say I’m moving in the right direction.