10 years ago...

One of my friends from work ( shout out, Jeanna Cook!) did a look back at her decade.  While I cannot say I birthed a child in the past 10, I can put up a pretty solid list of stuff, so here we go:

1. 10 years ago, I did not have a job.  I was getting ready to start subbing and attempt to get my foot in the door somewhere.  8 months later, my friend Chris Foley vouched for my character and Jo Kenner decided I would be a good fit at Lamar Middle School.  Must have been a good fit, I'm still there!

2. 10 years ago, I had a sophomore in high school and a freshman in college.  Today, they are both gainfully employed, paying taxes and are now part of the adult world.

3. 10 years ago, I did not have a daughter in law, in fact, she was a freshman in high school.  Today, she is part of my family.

4. 10 years ago, I did not have a Mustang.  

5. 10 years ago, I made serious fun of cheerleaders, particularly non-college ones.  Who'da thought I would be a cheer coach today- and love it.

6. 10 years ago, the highlight of my week was to go to a high school football or basketball game.  Well, some things don't change... just a different cast of characters.

7. 10 years ago, I was getting ready to watch the Hogs play in a bowl game.  Again, some things don't change.

8. In the last 10 years, I feel I have grown younger, not older.  Reverse aging, nothing like it!

9. In the last 10 years I have come to appreciate the fact that you can't have everything your way, but your way a lot of the time is OK.

10. 10 years ago, I would never have dreamt of having a inside the house dog- today, Miss Beckett OWNS the house!.

So, in closing, no regrets, few missteps, and looking forward to the next 10! Happy New year, ya'll!