2011, wow it’s been been a crazy year. What did I learn? Wow, there’s a lot.  Here are 8 truths that I learned in 2011 that I will be taking with me to 2012.

1.  Always take a chance.  An unexpected beach trip introduced me to a whole ton of new people this year. Thank you again, Eric Price.
2.  Always remember your friends and family.  This year has had it’s ups and downs, but my family’s always had my back through it all.  Thank you, guys.
3.  I love a big city.  Growing up in a small town, I can only speak in words how much I love living in a big city.   I have had some adventures in Raleigh and I’m sure that there are many more still to come.
4.  Accept failure.  Failure will come. I’ve failed this year, plenty of times…but I know if I’m not failing, I am not trying.
5.  Be a sponge.  Knowledge will take you a lot of places, always look for more opportunities to take you to the next place.
6.  Wine is your best friend.  Trust me a good glass of wine can solve anything.  Thank you Autumn, for sharing this with me.
7.  Stepping outside of your norm. is good.  Sometimes you just have to be spontanous to see the other things in life.
8.  You have to want it bad.  We live in a crazy world and if you really want something you have to grab it.  You have to make the sacrifices that most normal people wouldn’t make.  You have to want it bad.