I ask myself every year...what the hell happened to this year? (Oddly..the more birthdays I have, the faster they seem to pass. ) But on the second last night of 2010, I am feeling a bit... reflective.
2010 was a BIG year for me..
New job-which led to the most satisfying year of my career to date
New body- I joined Weight Watchers April 30th and lost 30 pounds...
New Living situation- The child graduated High school and moved away to University. I didn't realize HOW much this would affect almost every aspect of my very being. I had to wrap my head around the fact that what had been my sole purpose and focus for 18 years..was basically over. It also meant for the first time in my ENTIRE life i was living on my own.
I did 3 trips this year...My first trip ever west to Alberta and an amazing 5 day roadtrip and reconnection with a dear friend! A trip to the sistas house in Ontario for her birthday...and what came to be the symbol of my new life post child leaving the nest...A solo road trip to Maine to shop in Bangor.
And as good as this year was...I always look forward to the New Year..filled with possibility and promise...just waiting to be written.
Of course, there are resolutions...not so many this year...maintain a healthy weight...live within my means,and do one thing every week that scares me.
To my friends and family: I wish you simply this..exploit the possibility and promise that January brings to be happy. We get so little time, and it can all change in an instant. Do what is right for you.
Much Love,
XOXO
" Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is."
~Ernest Hemingway
You are by far one of the the strongest, if not THE strongest women I know. As the new year dawns, I feel blessed to know you, and extremely grateful that you have been such an important presence in my life. You have always been that one constant that I have been able to count on. You have given me strength ans lifted my spirit when the times have been so bleak, and you have shared the greatest joys of my life. I am so very proud to call you my best friend. I love you dearly!! And now we are heading into the 4th decade of being friends, and you are so true when you say that life is full of promise and possibilities!!! Thanks for always being there. Dee, xo
ReplyDeleteLove your words. Happy New Year Thia! xoxo
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