twenty twelve.

A year from now I won't think about it. A year from now it will be January 4th 2014 and it will all just be a blip in my past. I won't think about how, a year ago, right this very moment was the worst day of my life, every single day.

A year can seem like such a long time...or like no time at all. Because there are a couple of years I don't even remember.. being 9, sophomore year of high school, toddlerdom... but man last year was a doozie. It was all ups and downs and nothing in between. It was a year of growth and realization and overcoming. I started this blog for the fun of it and it got all crazy emotional and sad. So in the spirit of coming full circle, I am going to bring a little bit of light and laughter back. Because, to be the super cliche that I am half the time, I feel that light and laughter creeping in more and more everyday. And thank God for that.

Sooooooo I have brought back the list!

Olivia's Top 10 Take Home Points of 2012:

10. I have a really nicely shaped bald head. I mean, it is possible that some people MAY NEVER KNOW THIS about themselves, and so in that sense I consider myself lucky.

9. Boy should be required to wear engagement rings.

8. What doesn't kill you doesn't always make you stronger. Usually what doesn't kill you, just almost kills you. Rather, YOU make you stronger.

7. Sometimes you fail. AND THAT'S OKAY as long as you really tried. You were meant for bigger and better things.

6. Ladies, if you want to attract lots of other ladies (if you know what I mean) I would recommend a short blond pixie cut. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time.

5. Holding on to and keeping in touch with those who matter is one of the most important things you can do. Even more important, though, is letting go of those who don't matter at all.

4. PET scan machines should have an "are you sure you want to delete this file?" screen that pops up after you click delete. Just saying. Might be helpful. I mean, my gmail has one...

3. Pie crust is best made with chilled butter. And my new kitchen aid stand mixer. And a glass of wine.

2. Sincerity, true sincerity, is rare and should be cherished. Same with making an A on a medical school exam.

1. Once in a while, check to make sure you are still breathing. Are you? Good, that means you're alive and you have everything to be grateful for. Now don't waste a second of this life which is so rare and special and unique that it will only be lived once. Make it count.

Alright, see you never 2012!
Liv

Won't you come see about me?
I'll be alone, dancing you know it baby

Tell me your troubles and doubts
Giving me everything inside and out and
Love's strange so real in the dark
Think of the tender things that we were working on

Slow change may pull us apart
When the light gets into your heart, baby

Don't You Forget About Me
Don't Don't Don't Don't
Don't You Forget About Me