My 2010 Wrap Up

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

In my efforts to save paper (ok truth I don't have any battery life to unplug my lap top and take my lap top to my printer in the other room which isn't working very well anyway hehehe); I will just blog my 2010 wrap up holiday letter.

The year had a rough start. Screwball passed

away before 2009's holidays so Squeaky and I worked on getting on without her. I debated wither or not to get a new friend for him, but at his age decided it probably wasn't the best thing. So 2010 has been all about him and my little cuddle bug, Squeaky, has kept me company.

I am still a vessel superintendent and the facility security officer at our terminal. In February I will be with SSA Marine for 12 years. I'm amazed with that every day. I am very blessed to have a job and to be working for this company.

I enjoyed 2010 supporting and watching the Oakland Athletics. It was my third year has

a season ticket holder. It has really been a fun hobby for me and a great escape from my work life. We may not have gone all the way, but I am still a faithful A's fan.

I went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina again for Easter.It has become a great annual tradition. I enjoyed getting away, spending time with my friends, the beach, Easter Service at Wellsprings Church, my timeshare, and getting my 14th tattoo at the same time my friend got his 1st tattoo (no I'm not a bad influence).

This year was my 20th year High School Reunion. So much fun. It was great catching up with people, seeing them after all these years, and hearing where life had taken everyone. I think I enjoyed myself as much as I did since I'm now comfortable with who I am and the path my life has taken. I didn't feel the clicks or like the nerdy band geek that was in high school. I would recommend to anyone to definitely go to their 20th reunion.

In the fall I went to Las Vegas and spent time with

my dear friend from high school and her family. So much fun catching up. I love those friendships you can have that are as if no time has past. While I was there I also spent time with my cousin and his family. It was a great get away filled with friends and family.

To complete my "get away" trips in 2010,

I went with my friend to Safari West in Santa Rosa. It was amazing. There is actually a safari type place with tours and tent cabins to stay in Northern California.

You could hear the animals as you were in

your bed, see giraffes from your door and then when on the jeep tour so many more animals that would come up right to you. It was a lot of fun. Great adventure to end the year with.