"God only knows what I'd be without you."

ten. 

Ten+ new friends made. Y’all are for life. 

Ten+ pounds gained and lost. My New Year’s resolution since I was about 12 was to lose weight. Not today. Not this next year. 

Ten+ weddings attended. *swoon* I love weddings. 

nine. 

Nine addresses. I’m really good at moving, just wanted you to know...

eight. 

Eight different kinds of exercise tried. Running a half-marathon, kick-boxing, cycling, belly dance, personal training, Orange Theory, pole dance, Bikram yoga. 

seven.

Seven phones. I miss you pink Blackberry! 

Seven seasons of Scandal. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to on Thursday nights, Shonda!

six.

Six therapists. *Most* of them changed my life. 

Six job titles. “Systems engineer” sounds the coolest... 

five. 

Five countries visited. Mexico, Monaco, France, South Africa, Italy. 

Five times the Deacs went to a bowl game. Three wins and four appearances in a row to make school history. 

four.

Four jobs:

Cadmus - Badmus. 

Sapient - Release the Kraken! 

IBM - I’ve Been Moved. I Better Move myself-before-you-suck-the-life-out-of-me.  

BITSystems - Breath of fresh air. 

three. 

Three states lived in. NC, PA, VA. 

Three certifications. Certificate in the Core Concepts of Public Health, PMP, ICAgile Certified Professional. 

two.

Two degrees. BA, MBA. 

Two dogs. Indy and Leia. 

one. 

One metro card. It’s still working even after it went through the washer. 

One new car. You’re the best, Flash! 

One goodbye. Nana - There have been a lot of days where I tell myself to find my inner “Jeanne” so I can be as strong as you were. Sometimes that means I’m just as stubborn… 

One engagement. One marriage. One divorce. I’ve discussed this enough. Onward! 

One LASIK surgery. I’ll never forget the joy of being able to read the clock on the microwave. 

One Stanley Cup. ALLCAPS.

One World Series. Merry Strasmas! 

One surviving blog. Thank you for reading.

One helluva amazing guy <3 

Countless lessons learned, dreams achieved, and blessings bestowed. To those who believed in me, helped me, and loved me, "God only knows what I’d be without you."

Here’s to the next decade!

all my love,

KB