Happy 2013! Well it was nice to take a little break and soak in some family time during the holidays, but I am definitely ready to get back into the swing of things. Reflecting back on this year there have been a lot of pretty amazing moments and there have been some very sad moments too. I have to say that throughout all of it the one thing I keep thinking is I am so very thankful. Thankful for G, my family, my friendships, even for strangers that have somehow helped in this year of much transition. And as we begin this new year I decided to make a few resolutions. I'm not usually one for resolutions, but I think this year there are some important ones to recognize.
1. Be more present. This one is very difficult for me. I'm a planner at heart, always looking towards the future and goals which I want to accomplish. I of course don't need to abandon this way of thought, but I also feel like it's really important for me to focus on the here and now.
2. Be spontaneous. This goes back to number 1. Since I like to plan out pretty much every second of every day, doing something spur of the moment is a super big indulgence for me. So this year, I want to do just that...let go of the constant planning (I will still be making plans, but just not so many), and allow myself to be more open about doing things at the last minute. I want G and I to take more spur of the moment trips, to go on more adventures, to just let go and be more free.
3. Be sensitive to others. Ok, so this one is a little hard to put into words. I have always thought of myself as a sensitive person. A friend who can listen, who can drop everything at a moment's notice to be there for someone in need. But I think I can be even better at this. There have been a few very difficult moments that I have gone through this past year, and the fact that others have been so sensitive and caring towards me has been overwhelmingly amazing. And I want to be that way for other people.
Here's to a wonderful new year!
