for times gone by, my dear

as is the case every year, i can't believe all this time has gone by, and so quickly. as seems to be the case year after year, i feel as though i've learned and grown more than ever before. i feel i finally think for myself and that all the opinions and beliefs i've developed now come from me. i made one of the best decisions of my life this year in heading to florida. i made lasting memories and relationships there and learned a lot about myself in the process. i've been happier this year than in years past, but i've also had some of the most sad days that I can ever remember. It's been a year involving a roller coaster of emotions, but I can say that the year is closing and leaving me feeling content. I am happy, and loved.

every year as the new year approaches i have the desire to be healthier, lose weight, etc etc etc. obviously, that is certainly in my mind now, but i'm hoping that yoga, kickboxing areobics, and aquatic fitness will work to keep me active. instead of heading in a physical direction, here are a few areas of me i'd like to work on in the coming year.

in 2009, I'd like to:

worry less about things i can’t control

learn to take more time to think about what i have to say, before i actually say it

have less dramatic reactions, especially when they aren’t warranted

stop planning ahead so much and enjoy what’s happening now.



hello, 2009.