Chirstmas and New Years

well to start off, the only thing I got from my mom was a $50 gift card.
and I'm ok with that, we were tight on money so I decided to do something nice and tell my mom to spend as much as possible on my brother and sister and not to worry about me.
They need a Christmas more than I do
So I got more than expected anyway
For anyone who is complaining about not getting what they wanted, seriously, grow up.
It's not the end of the world because you didn't get your Mac-Book or $300 digital camera.
Quit being so damn selfish, I'm not much on Christmas, but isn't that the opposite of what this holiday is about?
Happiness is the best thing you can have on Christmas, other than of course, The Dark Knight (damn I'm glad my brother got that haha)

I know I'm a couple weeks early on this, but I have some new years resolutions
the first, and probably hardest one for me is going to be for me to stop being so harsh
I find flaws too easily, and hold them against people
So I'm going to try and stop that.

I have a very select few friends, and I love them more than anything.
I feel like I take them for granted sometimes, and I feel shitty for it.
The friends I have now are closer than any friends I've ever had in my life.
This year I hope to meet a few more, and strengthen the friendships I already have.
Without you guys I have no clue where I would be.
You've helped me make good decisions, and were there for me through the bad ones

This year, I'm going to let the past be the past, and work on the person I am becoming.
I'm tired of it haunting me. I'm not trying to escape from it, just accept it and move on.
I've probably gone through the biggest changes of my life this year, and at the end of the day, other than a few things I plan on working on, I'm happy with who I am.

A few years ago I wouldn't admit this, but I grew up, sometimes I try and put on an act like I haven't but I have.
I'm not the kid I was in high school
I have potential so I'm going to take advantage of this.
No one is going to get anywhere falling into the patterns.
Don't fall victim to what you're expected to do, exceed it.
I'm truly taking this advice for once.

New Years is my favorite holiday.
The fresh start has always been a relief for me
This coming year is going to be great, but alot of hard work
and this time next year, It'll all be worth it.
(not to mention The Get Up Kids reunion tour this year =D)

Hope everyone had a good Christmas
and I hope everyone has a fantastic new years
oh and don't drink and drive (Greg from Cinci would be pissed)



-josh