Well well well, 2017. You really outdid yourself. The last few years
of my life seemed to be a downward spiral of tragedy, heartbreak, death,
loss, and well little good seemed to come from 2012-2016. It took 2017
to show me that there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.
When we started I just wanted 2016 to end. We’d lost
so many icons and I lost my own personal hero, my father. 2016 was
probably the toughest of my life. 2017 brought me a few adventures. I
was able to attend of few comic cons. Traveled to Cleveland with my best
friend, (the first road trip we’ve had in years) so that I could meet
Anthony Mackie. Over the course of the year I’ve met David Tennant,
Billy Boyd, and John Barrowman. I got to visit my second home, Chicago,
twice this year. One of those times to see my favorite band, U2. Seeing
the Joshua Tree Tour was such an amazing moment that I will cherish.
2017 gave that to me. I got a tattoo to honor my father and had my
mother there with me to experience it. It was emotional, but at the same
time, beautiful. Late July my best friend had a baby boy. I was and am
so happy for her. I get to see her become the most amazing mom that I
knew she would always be. I also get some practice just in case this
bitter old lady decides she wants to have some of her own. I will admit
that, even though I’ve spent my whole life saying I’d never have
children, I’m leaning more the opposite direction.The reason for that is
what has made my whole year. I (re)met an old friend from high school
and, to my surprise, fell in love with him. I’ve dealt with so many
losers in my life I didn’t even know what it was like to be with an
understanding, caring, decent man. Now that I have him I never plan to
let him go. He is the biggest gift 2017 has ever given me.
I can’t wait to see what 2018 has to offer. I will be starting the year
by returning to school. My year will start off in a positive direction.
I hope 2018 will bring more happiness to my relationship, my life, my
career, my family, and my friends. Finally, just finally I feel like
things are starting to look up.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
-Asia Aneka Anderson 2017©
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