Year-End Recap: Inspired by J over @ Kissing Frogs....

So, after seeing (and being thoroughly entertained) by J's year-end post, I figured today would be a great day for reflection. This year was a WHIRLWIND of struggle for me, so I'm using my livejournal (personal blog) as a reference...

January 2010 (200 lbs): Returned to NC from NY after Christmas, and cried for the whole 10 hour drive. It was miserable, and I realized at this point I HAD to move back to NY and be with my family/friends if I wasn't teaching. My BFF Kat came down for my birthday, and I got sick right before she left. I remember eating my tasteless birthday dinner @ Cheesecake Factory. I was SO grateful she was there! Was starting to see the flaws in my relationship with E (exDBF), but didn't have the courage to move on.
GOT SO SICK with flu & Bronchitis, but had no health care. Dad drove down from NY to take care of me.

February 2010 (200 lbs): E and I fought over his birthday as I recovered from the flu. Watched the Superbowl alone. Began working at my friend Katie's Coffee shop while I worked @ Victoria's Secret - working about 60-68 hours a week over 3 jobs. Killed myself working, for the sake of paying the bills. Still miserable.

March 2010 (200 lbs): Bo (college BFF) came to visit! We had a fantastic time together, but I was HORRIBLY saddened when she left. I began SERIOUSLY counting down till when I would move back home. I was still with E.

April 2010 (Rejoined WW @ 200 lbs): Bill (my brother!) came to visit over Easter break. We spent the holiday together and I made a delicious seafood dinner. Attended the wedding of co-worker, Sarah, with E. He drank, I could not bc I drove...I was angry, as this was a recurring event with him. Started to struggle with migraines and the feeling that I was going to pass out @ any time. E told me I was being drammatic.

May 2010 (195ish): Prepared my dance students for their recital. Missed a college friend's wedding because of the recital. Counting down became more serious. Told E I was definitely moving back home in June. He took it horribly, and very selfishly. I was deeply hurt. Gave my notice at the Dance Studio and Victoria's Secret. Began packing. Moving home started to feel REAL.
....to be continued...