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20 years ago I...

• was a newlywed living in Phoenix, Arizona
• worked at a trucking company doing bookkeeping
• living in an apartment with my new husband and our two cats
• listening to John Mellencamp and Alabama.

10 years ago I...

• was in the middle of a messy separation and on/off again divorce
• worked full time at a hospital
• worked part time at a retail store
• was confused and torn about spiritual expectations and limitations
• was losing weight by the day due to not eating and overworking
• stinging with the betrayal of my best friend
• guilty of making bad choices in an attempt to save a marriage not worth saving
• listening to Martina McBride and Susan Ashton.

5 years ago I...

• had my associates degree, working on my bachelors
• still working full time at the hospital, but in a new field
• living in a brand new home
• with my wonderful new husband
• with our two dogs, Murphy and Bear
• weighed about 30 lbs. less than now
• happier than I had ever been
• listening to Bette Midler and Toby Keith.

One year ago I...

• was mourning the loss of my father and grandfather
• enjoying the memories of our recent Cancun vacation
• working in my new job for almost a year
• had my bachelor's degree for almost two years
• felt more aware about the world at large than ever
• worried for my mother and sister who were not in a good place
• loving my hubby more every day
• listening to Modest Mouse and Rod Stewart.

Yesterday I...

• met my husband for dinner after work
• shopped for new deck material and accessories
• planned for my trip to Alabama next week
• drove my brand new vehicle of two days
• took one of the dogs for a walk
• slept like a baby
• listened to Mozella and Elliot Smith.

Today I...

• made a grocery list
• finalized travel plans
• ate oatmeal for lunch
• downloaded new ringtones for my cell phone
• listened to Bruce Springstein and Bon Jovi.

Tomorrow I will...

• will get my hair done and go a little wilder with color
• meet my inlaws for dinner
• maybe surprise my husband with a morning tumble
• listen to whatever my husband has in the CD player.

In the next year I will...

• lose some weight (have to due to medical situation)
• redesign our backyard with new landscape and hardscape
• attend my brother's long awaited wedding
• be more responsible in my financial life
• listen to my heart more.

I won't tag anyone, but after having done this - it is almost therapy. I highly recommend it.