Things I learned last year, 2013.

The year 2013 was a year of challenges and obstacles for me pretty much from the beginning but it was also an amazing year for me to learn a few things that I did not know.

So here is what I now know.
~My kids absolutely come first with me no matter what.  I actually already knew this but now, I am certain of it.
~I am stronger than I knew I could be.
~I am not going to put up with anyone for any reason.  I do not have to.
~I am smarter than I gave myself credit for but now that I know..................watch out!
~I really enjoy being single.  I did not think I would because I am a firm believer in marriage and family but now that I am single, everything and everyone looks different.  I like it!  I do not have to answer to anyone for any reason.  I do what I want to do, and it is awesome!  Being independent is the greatest thing ever!
~I also learned that it is not fair to judge all men by the same standard.  They are not all monsters, and not all men are bogus, sinister, self-centered, cowardly pigs.
~I also learned not to ever give anyone enough power to destroy you.  Never completely rely on anyone, you have to always rely on yourself.

When you get knocked down, get back up fast and come back swinging.  I originally thought that 2013 was the worst year of my life but now that I look back, it was actually a year full of lessons that I can use and my girls can use in the future.  The best part of 2013 is that my girls and I are closer than we were even though we have always been close since we spend a lot of time together, and I would not have it any other way.

Looking forward to 2014, a new beginning-a fresh start!