Well friends, this is it.
My last post of 2011.
You will more than likely come across a gazillion posts from other bloggers who’ve created wonderful compilations of the posts they wrote throughout 2011 that sums up their entire year.
This isn’t one of those posts.
Truthfully, I don’t want to remember anything of this year.
When the clock hits 12, and I can take down my 2011 Chuck Norris calender, the only thing I want ingrained in my mind is this word:
Survived.
It’s been a hell of a year in the House Of Chunky.
And it’s time to close this bitch and hit the ground running forward.
Together.
2012 holds a new beginning.
I can feel it deep within my soul.
I’m ready.
I want to thank each and every one of you, my readers for coming by here each day. You’ve encouraged, supported, and held my hand during the most difficult times of this year and never let go.
If you ever feel that your voice is too small to make a difference, remember that girl Kimberly, with the cracked smile from the corner of All Work And No Play. She’s a soul that struggled so much, and your words, your prayers, your emails, and your tweets of hope, helped her to heal.
Always remember that.
You made a difference in my life.
Our lives.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To my friends and family, thank you for filling my heart with love and laughter and my soul with strength. For always being the voice on the other end of the line. For being patient and understanding. For loving me as Kimberly.
And a special shout out goes to Dr.B, my psychiatrist. Lord do I ever owe you a drink…and perhaps a fruit basket. Thank you for guiding me back safely on my feet more times than I can count. Thank you for understanding me when no one else did. For listening. For never giving up on me. I know I don’t say it much, but I really really thank you. And I promise that one day in 2012 when you ask me:
“So how are we today?”
I will respond:
“I’m fucking fabulous.”
I bet you 20 bucks I will.Â
The House of Chunky wants to thank all of you for helping us carry the weight of 2011 and we wish each and every one of you a wonderful 2012.
Love us.
Well done on surviving a very sucky year. Onwards and upwards in 2012. I hope that your Fabulous Day comes soon for you all.
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You are kick ass Kimberly. Love you. Have a fucking fabulous new year!
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You’re an amazing woman. I am SO glad to be at your virtual side for 2012 for an amazingly fabulous year of good health, love and happiness and of course a crack only on your ass!
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At the end of 2012 there are sure to be far fewer cracks in that smile. We love you, Kick-Ass-K.
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High five, low five, elbows high….you did it. You rock hard. <3
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Glad I found you in the blogosphere. Love
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Kimberly, I am blown away by your message today of gratitude and optimism. I want to thank YOU for your inspiring words throughout this year, as a survivor of postpartum illness myself. I want you to know that your words help ME!
To the House of Chunky: Much love from Janet…
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Wishing you all the best for a happy and healthy new year–one that brings much promise to your sweet family. I’m also ready to kick this one to the curb.
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You deserve nothing but the best in 2012!
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~~~Kimberly,
Glad to read you kicked some serious ass.
Keep Screaming your story out into the Universe.
Love. Love. Love. Xx
K.
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Love ya, girl. Peace out, 2011. Bring it on, 2012!
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Listen up, girl.
This here thing called the internet is amazing. And it brought me to you. My ‘blog twin’ thanks to Liz, right?
Smooches and motorboats – here’s to survival.
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holy crap . . . I can’t wait for 2011 to end for you, sweet friend. you are my hero, and I love you, and I welcome 2012 for BOTH of us!!!! Hugs!
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HUGS! May 2012 bring you heartfelt joy, healing, great health, new adventures, and lots of love. Bring it on, 2012!
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We are gonna kick the shit out of 2012! Bring it, bitch! (By bitch I mean 2012, not you)
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You are one of the biggest, strongest, most incredible fighters I know.
WOmen, when I think of you, I think of arms swinging.
No one’s taking my girl down.
I love you.
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you are the sexiest fighting beast since Chuck Norris. No joke.
Eff 2011. You got 2012, girl. You GOT it.
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2011 kicked my ass too. I’m ready to kick some ass in 2012. Let’s take on this year!
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Remember that time in 2011 when you took the time out of the chaos of your own life to make me feel better about mine? And the other time when I wanted to kill myself, but you had nothing but concern and kind words to lead back down off of that edge? I find for myself, mental illness makes me a pretty selfish person. I think alot would agree they are the same, and kinda rightly so, I think. Being mentally unhealthy is scary as shit. Its hard to really think of others when all of your focus is on yourself. Will I have another bad day? when will this end? Why cant my life just be normal? Why is this happening to me. This is so unfair….. and the list goes on of reasons why its hard to focus on much other than your fucked up brain. But you, Kim, you do it. You still manage to rush into the fire and save others.Everytime you write, you put yourself out there, and for every entry you make, their could be one more person reading and saying…..im not alone. So for your 2011? I’d say you did a hell of a lot more than survive. its long overdue….but thank you.
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YES. No more of this 2011 bullshit for you! You’re going to OWN 2012!!
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As rough as a year you have had, you never lost your humor. You are one of my favorite people that live in the computer. Fuck 2011. 2012 is yours.
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Amen!
You? Are amazing!
{2012 has no idea what’s about to hit it.}
xo
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If there’s anybody out there who can hit the ground running in 2012 after the kind of year you’ve had….it’s YOU, Chica. Your strength amazes me. Your wit is just the best ever. And? You survived! I’m just happy to be (online) getting to know you. What a badass you are! 2012 better watch out for you!
XOXOs
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This is such a great last post of 2011!
I am so absolutely proud of you.
You did it Kimberly, you did it!! And now, let’s quickly move on! Here’s to new beginnings!
XOXO
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Hi beautiful girl!!!! I am thinking of you and reading this, all I could think was….SHE IS GOING TO CONQUER a lot more than 2011.
I believe in every single beautiful thing you are….HAPPY NEW YEAR love..and here’s to a fantastic 2012.
xoxoxo
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You are going to dominate 2012.
I just know it.
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This made me cry. You are such an inspiration, I hope you remember that too. You are going to kick some ass in 2012.
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You did not just survive, you prevailed. 2012 needs to look out because you are going to kick ass!!! xoxo
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You are such a bright sunshine in my life.
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Thank you.
For being there when I needed to vent.
When I needed someone who understood and wouldn’t judge.
For being that hilarious girl who could take my inappropriate humour and throw it back at me.
Thank you for being a fantastic ass friend that I could count on.
You rock my socks bitch!
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You are amazing and have made it and deserve all the happiness in the world in 2012. xo
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You survived. But really you did more than survive. You have helped all of us so much more than you know. Here’s hoping for a 2012 that is as fabulous to you as you are to it.
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Here’s to a better 2012. *clink*
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And it will be a better year for you. I feel it too.
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Well, shit. You brought tears to my eyes and I have a cold or something and now I just cannot breathe. I love you, woman. You rock. Seriously rock my world.
Hang on tight, 2012, here we go! XOX
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I’m looking forward to reading all your fucking fabulous posts in 2012! And I like that I can say fuck here. See, I can’t say it on my blog because well, my mother and my preacher know about it. :0
Love your humor and your spirit!
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Love you. So much strength and power and courage and humor and love. You are amazing.
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I already think you’re fucking fabulous.
And you are going to ROCK the HELL out of 2012. I can feel it.
I’m in your corner.
We Canadians have to stick together.
Sending you much love and hugs for the coming year. xoxo
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You go, Kimberly! Stupid chicken-shit 2011! I just know that 2012 is going to be “The Year of Kimberly.”
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Cheers to a fabulous 2012!
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you ARE kickass, and Chuck agrees. I am sure of it. I can bet you 20 bucks on it.
2012 is going to be a great year for you. Cheers to one of my favorite blogs!
be happy, Kimberly!
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You amaze me. And you are fucking fabulous.
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Kimberly Reply:
January 4th, 2012 at 1:59 am
@Erica, hahah!! Thank you so much!!
I’ll be even more fabulous in 2012
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I hope 2012 kicks ass for you Kim. You deserve it.
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Kimberly Reply:
January 4th, 2012 at 1:59 am
@Jessica, It better or else I’ll kick its ass.
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Ah chica, it has been a tough year for you. I feel an amazing year for you in the wings.
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Kimberly Reply:
January 4th, 2012 at 1:59 am
@Mrs. Tuna, Oh lord it better be. Heck I’ll even take a one percent improvement.
Yes, I am a desperate woman with a mean roundhouse kick.
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You are loved girl! Wishing you the best 2012 you can possibly imagine! It IS a new year,and one filled with hope.
So glad to know such a strong soul. You survived and you kicked a$$ doing it. Yes, you did.
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Kimberly Reply:
January 4th, 2012 at 1:58 am
@Angelia Sims Hardy, Thank you so so much friend. i’ll kick ass in 2012 too but this year I won’t let it get the upper hand.
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can’t wait to see what 2012 has for you, my friend! You are a hero in my book. So much love to you. So very, very much.
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Kimberly Reply:
January 4th, 2012 at 1:37 am
@grace, i can’t either…i have 12 months to kick ass. That’s a lot!
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You DID survive and you showed that bitch 2011 who the boss is. 12 new months to kick ass.
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