Happy New Year, everyone! I sincerely hope that your holidays were magical and that the first 48 hours of 2009 have brought you peace and happiness. What can I say, Christmas here was a magical blur of decorating, gift exchanging, cuddles from my children, and a lot of snow. It was everything I hoped for and more. My children experienced their first White Christmas, as we received nearly two feet of snow over the course of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. As it turns out, I overhead my four-year old explaining to his younger brother that this is what God and Santa want to happen on Christmas Day, so really it was not that big of a deal. Ahh, youth! Once they get another five years or so of Pacific Northwest Christmases under their belts, I'll remind them of that innocent, hopeful observation.
I've been thinking a great deal about new beginnings and resolutions for the new year. I don't typically make a New Year's Resolution...something about a well-acknowledged willpower issue, hmm. Last year however, around February first, I announced to my closest girlfriends that I had, in fact, resolved to be more "fierce." As I reflect back on 2008, I wonder if, in fact, I honored that commitment to myself?
I think that by "fierce" I meant to take greater, unconditional enjoyment in my life and my experiences...to emerge from my mousy shadow - confident and comfortable with the woman that I've become; to share my thoughts and ideas with greater conviction - out loud, not just in my own mind; to be my own best advocate and my childrens' as well. Did I accomplish these things? I think I've made a good start. So, while I don't plan to officially make a New Year's Resolution, I will commit to keep moving forward in my commitment to myself. And a newly acquired pair of fabulous tiger print peep-toe heels, can only aid in my journey!
I've been thinking a great deal about new beginnings and resolutions for the new year. I don't typically make a New Year's Resolution...something about a well-acknowledged willpower issue, hmm. Last year however, around February first, I announced to my closest girlfriends that I had, in fact, resolved to be more "fierce." As I reflect back on 2008, I wonder if, in fact, I honored that commitment to myself?
I think that by "fierce" I meant to take greater, unconditional enjoyment in my life and my experiences...to emerge from my mousy shadow - confident and comfortable with the woman that I've become; to share my thoughts and ideas with greater conviction - out loud, not just in my own mind; to be my own best advocate and my childrens' as well. Did I accomplish these things? I think I've made a good start. So, while I don't plan to officially make a New Year's Resolution, I will commit to keep moving forward in my commitment to myself. And a newly acquired pair of fabulous tiger print peep-toe heels, can only aid in my journey!
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