2010: The year of redemption

In the past eighteen months my life has unraveled and have really presented themselves as the toughest months of my life. I'm not writing this to bitch or draw sympathy, but I know I'm not the only one. I've lived in four different states, interviewed in seven states a district and with 2009 behind me like many other in my position I've been able to survive with the help of my family and friends. I network a lot. I've met people in every state of mind working to get back to where they want to be. There have been bouts of depression, extreme optimism which have brought as many highs as there were lows and in every extreme thinkable. So when I look back at the year I'd like to forget I'll take one thing away. Gratefulness. Sure I'm a grown man living in the basement of his sister's family house and everyday is a struggle, but I've been able to reconnect with my family and friends. I've looked hard and long at my life and admit mistakes from choices and events that have lead me to this point. I've always been raised to be humble but I've also been raised to be competitive and smart. Like many people I've got a big hill ahead of me and I owe to the people who have supported since I've finished grad school and not only do something I'm proud of, but also something they will be proud of as well. Here's to better things and the road back to a good life. I promise to start writing about branding and advertising very soon. I just need to get that off my chest. Happy New year.

rye