andrea…

Haven’t written in a while. Been a busy woman. I suppose it’s about that time to kind of do my year in review, and what I hope to get out of the next year of my life.

I’ve been working my tail off at Gyptech. In the past six months or so I’ve taken on a lot of responsibility at work. I finally feel like I have a genuine purpose there. I was offered the chance at becoming the assisstant to the resident IT guy at work. Fully paid tuition to Trios for networking. A certified geek if you will. I decided against it. I love computers and all, but not that much I suppose. I decided I’m just done with school. My year at McMaster ended with the decision that I’m just not into school anymore. I think it worked out to my advantage to simply stick with life at Gyptech. I’ve still been helping with IT as much as I can with my knowledge base at work. The other day I learned how to set up new computers for the guys at work. It takes about four hours (without interruptions) but it was so satisfying setting up an entire computer myself. I’ve never done it before. Not only am I pretty much IT geek #2 in the office, I also have taken on a lot of the accounting aspect. I’ve also developed some seniority. I’m not the bottom of the totem pole anymore. I have two people I can boss around now! I’ve finally earned some respect and that’s a really satisfying feeling.

I did a fair amount of travelling this year. Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale, Cyprus, Orlando. Cyprus was interesting. The closest I’ve been to a Greek Island. Some day I will get to Santorini….someday. It was a beautiful place, but I don’t think I’d make that hike again to go back there. Ft. Lauderdale was a riot. Just Katy and I. We met some fascinating people. We always do on our trips. But that was one of the best trips I’ve been on. She’s my travel buddy and Florida has become our favourite state to party in.

The love life this year was rather non-existent. A bit disappointing, but I enjoyed the single life. I’m a girl who loves her freedom. One day I will settle down, no question. I just haven’t met that man who floats my boat yet.

Overall the biggest change in my life this year was work. Some say my brain is wasted at my job. But I enjoy my job and I do it well. What more could one want? I have a nice place to live, a new car that I’m in love with (oh Annabelle, you wonderful little Acura you….yes, I named my car), a good job, a family who I’m realizing loves me way more than I give them credit for, and awesome friends who never cease to make me laugh.

I grew up a lot this year. It was about time.

In the new year I plan on buying a house. No more townhouses for this girl. I can’t stand sharing walls with people anymore. Too much hassle and annoyance. I’m also looking forward to travelling more with Katy. She’s my partner in crime and I’m not sure what I would ever do without that girl. Work will hopefully bring on more and more opportunities for me. I won’t work there forever, but I’m happy at this point in my life with my job.

My mother wants me to find her a future son-in-law this year. She’s taking applications so be sure to submit yours. She threatened arranged marriage on me the other day.

We’ll see what this year brings for me. Whatever it throws my way, I’m ready for it. Gimme all you got 2008! Add some spice to my life!