The difference of a year

One year ago today my stomach broke and within a month I was diagnosed with gastroparesis. When I think about all I've accomplished this year despite being so ill I know I can do anything. While I would never have asked for this to happen to me and I wish that things were different. I really have done a lot in a year. So if you'll indulge me (it is my blog after all) a short list of things I've accomplished since diagnosis. Some things are clearly bigger then others but really when I think of who and where I was a year ago. I never ever would have imagined myself here.

• Graduated with my masters
• Worked a full time job, a part time internship and grad school at the same time
• watched 5 of my friends get married (including 2 out of state)
• Traveled back to my favorite place on earth for reunion
• Had my Gallbladder removed
• Moved cross country on a whim, a wing and a prayer
• Turned 26
• Lost 30 pounds
• was selected for an interview for my dream job (regardless of the fact they've not made a decision yet more than 3 months later)
• gotten a fish pedicure
• completely revamped my diet to cut added fat, dairy, red meat, soda, caffeine, alcohol etc
• Passed my Masters exam
• Became a licensed LGSW in the state of Maryland
• Visited 2 places I've never been before

Hopefully I be able to add employed and apartmented here soon. But really looking over the last year I am so grateful for a year of life even if its a different life then I imagined.