And Another Year Begins...

Well, it's been an awfully looooong time since I've posted anything and that is just not acceptable. Even if I can only post a quick thought or quote of the day...or just post a quick snapshot from the week or a song lyric that stuck with me for the day.

Andy even asked me if he can join in on the postings or if we can start another blog about our adventures together; which I thought was a fun idea, but reminded me even MORE that I need to get back to updating my own blog first.

Soooo, to ease back into things a quick list of "goals" for the new year, since I've never really been one for "resolutions," and my word of the year inspired by Ali Edwards:

1. Get back on track with my running and complete at least three 5Ks

2. Complete the two-week triathlon with my Mom in February

3. Give people the benefit of the doubt more and try to see things from their point of view before forming my own opinion (work and personal)

4. Forgive

5. Make time for ME

6. Be easier on myself

7. Reconnect with friends and try harder to stay in touch

8. Create a budget and stick too it

9. Visit Dunkin' Donuts less often :)

10. Find my creativity again

And in honor of the "one little word" concept, my word for 2010 is GRATITUDE. This past year has included a lot of emotions and feelings...excitement, happiness, pain, sadness, loss, anger, regret, love, strength and many more. Over the past few months, I have taken a step back and forced myself to find the good in life and hold onto the things I appreciate the most...family, friends, health, happiness and the overall belief that things do get better; that life does go on; and that YOU are indeed in charge of your own happiness and the window that frames how you view your little world. I'm ready to say goodbye to 2009 and look forward to all the happiness I will create in 2010. The future's so bright...we've got to wear shades!