Year in Review, 2011

It's going to be hard to remember everything that happened this year, because so much did. But here I go:

-I got a really good raise at work
-I set 3 new record sales weeks at work
-I got my first 5 star OER visit at work
-I discovered improv and it has completely changed my life
-I did NOT lose any weight - which is sad.
-I am co hosting a Podcast
-I am writing an improv blog pretty frequently that other people seem to check out
-I have gained a lot of confidence in myself and other people think I am funny.
-I am a part of a sketch comedy writing team and as others have put it "that fucking rules"
-I am a producer (or at least will officially be on January 27th) of a sketch comedy show
-I am an instructor at the Improv Trick
-I completed 3 college classes and am enrolled for the Spring
-I moved to South County and a really good apartment in a really nice neighborhood
-My car survived (knock on wood, 1 day left)
-I watched VERY little TV - always a plus for productivity
-I got to perform on stage a decent amount of time
-I have a shit ton more friends than I've ever had in my life
-I read a lot of books, especially non-fiction and learned a lot of new things that I really enjoy.

Most of all, I will remember 2011 as just a year full of passion and love. Meeting new people is great. Meeting new people that are passionate about what they do, are honest, and are full of love is priceless. I act differently around my friends then I do even my family. I think it's because they are so much more open to each other and instead of everyone being terrified about looking or acting stupid, they go for it. They know they will be supported. I've never experienced a circle like my improv friends. They are truly amazing people and I hope this is the beginning of a very long relationship with them.

Improv also grew a lot this year and I feel very fortunate to have caught the wave when I did. I think 2012 is going to be amazing and if it is the last year on Earth then I think it will go out with a bang. If not, it will be awesome to treat it like it might be and really go for everything I want to go for in life. Life isn't about working. It's about spending it with people you enjoy being with and also it's about finding what you love and really pursuing it. I love Improv. I really feel as though it's my calling in life. What that means, I don't know. Improv on it's own isn't much of a way to live, besides teaching and coaching, but there are a lot of things THROUGH improv that you can find that are just as creative and can actually pay some bills. My main goal for 2012 is to be able to supplement or replace my income with a creative performance outlet such as sketch comedy, acting, improv, or whatever. It's hard to imagine that, but this time last year, I didn't even know improv existed and look what's come of that.

Here's to new adventures in 2012! Happy New Year!