Nothing Witty

I’m not making new years resolutions.  Oh I had, don’t get me wrong- I was going to, but then I read this, from the wonderful Amy:

“I’ve written before about new year’s resolutions, saying back in 2007, “If you aren’t willing to work on changing or improving yourself the whole year round, what’s the point of making list of unachievable, unrealistic statements about how you’re going to change that year, especially if no one is making you accountable for reaching or not reaching those goals?”

I still feel that way. So I’m not going to write a list of things I want to change about myself. Instead, today I’m going to write a list of things I LIKE about myself.“

The sheer amount of positivity overwhelmed me.  Of course there are things I’m working on for myself- but how often do we look in the mirror, and give ourselves permission to love ourselves?

2009 was hard and awesome.  So I’m going to take a look and acknowledge all the stuff that was awesome about it (and me!).

• I planned a wedding!  I got married!  I found vows that I loved! AND I managed to get booze and chocolate into the ceremony!
• We bought a house and spent an insane amount of time in the back yard!
• I did lots of camping and stargazing!
• I got much better at doing taxes.
• Several times, I took the higher ground.  I said nothing or I said sorry first.
• I tried new recipes!
• I’ve stood up for myself!
• I’ve written more!
• I’ve made more friends
• I’ve taken part in community events
• I volunteered in Emma’s class
• I’ve signed up for college

YEAH!  See? 2009 wasn’t so awful, was it?  NO!  It was wonderful!  And to top it all off, Buster Boo Barnaby Bigglesworth has joined our family.  We weren’t looking to get  a dog, but apparently we needed one because the universe shoved him into our home (and into our bed!)  and none of us can imagine not having him lying on our feet!

Thank you 2009, it’s been a good year, I’m looking forward to 2010!