Top 10 Significant Moments of My 2010

Since 2010 is almost at a close, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to reflect on the top 10 significant moments of my 2010.  

1. Death of my Grandmother - Death of the grandparent I grew up knowing most from infancy to adulthood taught me a lot about life, mortality, family and love. Lesson Learned: LIFE IS SHORT, MAKE THE MOST OF IT.
2. Youngest child starting school - Realization that my kids are growing up. Both my kids are now in their school years. Lesson Learned: TIME FLIES BY, CHERISH MY CHILDREN NOW.
3. Eldest child starting grade 1 - Has required me to teach my child more about relationships, studies and life in general. I have had to give more of my time to help my son. Lesson Learned: THE BEST THING I CAN GIVE TO MY FAMILY IS MY TIME.
4. Family Christmas gift project - Making a Family Calendar that incorporated almost 50 people required communication with extended family, diligence and a lot of thoughtful reflection. Lesson Learned: BE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATE THE FAMILY YOU COME FROM AND THE ROLE THEY PLAYED IN MAKING YOU THE PERSON YOU HAVE BECOME.
5. First High Tea with my daughter - Maybe the most meaningful time I have had with my daughter ever. Lesson Learned: BOOK TIME TO BE ENGAGED WITH MY KIDS. BEING A MOM CAN BE LOTS OF FUN!
6. Going back to full-time work hours - Regained some semblance of independence, feeling a sense of purpose other than the role I fill for my family. Lesson Learned: BALANCE IS IMPORTANT.
7. Acceptance - A general moment that has occurred to me many times this year. Accept the things I do not like. Lessons Learned: ACCEPT SITUATIONS THAT ARE NOT IDEAL, MOVE ON AND DON’T DWELL.
8. Family Vacation to Las Vegas, San Diego & LA Area - Forced our family out of our usual safe routine and booked an action-packed vacation. Lesson Learned: IT’S GOOD TO PUSH YOURSELF OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE; IT HELPS YOU GROW.
9. Casey James - Through becoming a fan, I made friends around the globe and for the first time ever got to interact with and meet a celebrity I admired. Lesson Learned: FRIENDS CAN BE MADE AMONGST PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, CULTURES AND AGES. FOLLOW A PASSION AND SEE WHERE IT LEADS YOU.
10. Friendship - Continued to develop meaningful friendships by getting together regularly and making lots of effort, as I do for my family. Lesson Learned: DO NOT LET FRIENDSHIPS JUST FALL TO THE WAYSIDE, BEING A FRIEND MEANS MAKING EFFORT AND BEING ENGAGED.