I couldn't be more excited to start this new year, and anyone who has read a few of my previous posts would know why. Last year was a year for trying experiences, I declare this one as a year of prosperity. And since this is now printed on the all powerful internets it must be so!
As I sat on the beach yesterday in perfect, near 80 degree, weather I had a feeling that the world was agreeing with me. So I sat and smiled and watched sandpipers scamper in the surf. Frankie lay at my side snapping at sand flies and Erik was on a board in the water doing what he loves most, my world was at peace. I choose yesterday as a sign for my year to come.
Now its time for some resolutions:
I will not stress about money:
This will be a tough one since it has its spiny little fingers in all aspects of our lives, however I am now making the conscious decision to not let it rule my life. Too much of last year was wasted over bills, bills, and bills. Bills will always exist, I'm responsible, they shouldn't get to me so much.
Keep in better contact with people:
Now this is my biggy for this year. Anyone of my friends who does not share my area code can tell you that I am awful at staying in contact via phone. I don't know why, I've just always been this way. I'm great on the phone when it comes to work, but when it comes to my personal life I much prefer face time. I have many excuses (working two jobs, busy busy, etc.) and that is part of it, but I've just never been one of those girls with a phone attached to my head, I'm just a little awkward when it comes to the phone. I always love the conversations I have, so this year I am making a conscious decision to pick up the phone and call more.
Live without regret:
This is one that I remind myself on a daily basis. Regret is a negative emotion that in my book isn't very productive. Evaluate, learn, remember the past and adjust for the future, but don't dwell in it. Laugh at your mistakes, fix what you can, prepare for the future and move on. Easier said than done, but its something I try to keep in the back of my head.
I've been asked to stay on for a couple extra weeks in the office, which has been a huge blessing. My sights are set on LA, but the move probably won't happen until February so I was going to have a couple weeks of limbo time, this at least cuts that time down. Plus as it comes to a close I will be sorry to see this job go. I've learned so much and been so fortunate to work with so many wonderful people. People who've taught me that it is possible to run a business with people's best interest in mind, rather than the best possible profit. Its kept me optimistic in these hard times.
That reminds me. As happy as I am for last year to be over I don't want to end it on a completely negative note, I have much to be thankful for in 2009:
I have my health, it seemed shaky for a bit, but really it could have been worse :)
I was employed! (Twice over which is quite amazing, and I recognize how very lucky I am.)
And lets not forget that I graduated from college!!! Yay! Its easy to forget about, and feels like so long ago but its true. It was the culmination of four wonderful years of hard work, and I couldn't be more excited.
So there you go, last year is over and this one is fresh and new. It smells like the pages of a newly opened book clean and fresh...maybe a little inky, but I can't wait to see where this year goes!
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