When I look back at 2007, I realize that a lot happened and that I learned a great deal about many things. First and foremost, I am happy to say that it is another year completed and another successful year behind me in the books. To say that and to think about that feels great. Every day that goes by a person living with diabetes learns something new about their disease. I can look back and recall different situations where my blood sugar got low. I remember certain times when I checked my glucose and it was off the charts high. Everything that has happened this year will be a learning experience that I can come back to in the future. I learned about myself and how different things affect me. I can recall specific weeks where everything was hunky dory and others where I felt I was going to lose it. Just living and learning each day adds more notches to my diabetic belt, a belt that I will always have.

It's hard to believe that 2008 is already here. Just like many of you I have also started thinking about things I would like to see happen. I look forward to maintaining and improving my fitness level. I also look forward to excelling in my jiu-jitsu and martial arts training. Along with my fitness goals I also have career aspirations that I hope will start to come together. I plan on beginning full-time work with an organization where type 1 diabetes is the entire focus. I am excited about relocating to another state and experiencing many new things. I will continue personal training and helping many more people achieve their fitness goals. I also anticipate having many new blog entries for dlife. I will continue to reach out to other people in the world with type 1 diabetes. I also foresee adding another tattoo to my body that will in some way represent my life with diabetes.


All in all it was a very good year. I learned a lot and I grew professionally, physically, and spiritually. I look for 2008 to bring me growth and continue providing me with countless opportunities. I hope for another healthy year and I can already envision writing my Blogabetes entry one year from today for the beginning of 2009!

Thank you for continuing to join me in my adventures. - Andy