the christmas cookies are down to a scattered few, the decorations are in the process of being lovingly boxed up until next year, the holiday is drawing to a close, and tonight marks the night of fresh starts and new beginnings.
yesterday we spent the day in the hospital as kai had his surgery to hopefully help his ears. it was a long day and he was an absolute trooper. i had this gem of a book with me, and ironically, the chapter i found myself reading was 'worrying about your children'. it was quite powerful for so many reasons. this quote really stayed (and stays) with me - it's a quote i have had on my desk at school for many years but it felt more powerful yesterday.
as i look forward to 2010 tonight, my heart is open with anticipation at all that she will hold. this year, i am participating in ali edward's one little word. after thinking long and hard the last couple of days on just the right word to project for 2010, it found me....FOCUS. this word has special meanings on so many levels. it perches on my heart. she will be my mantra as i walk into the new year tonight.
not one for resolutions, but i am one for throwing out the net to capture our wildest dreams - here is a listing of what i hope to focus on for myself in 2010 - wild dreams included: opening my own etsy shop for my photographs and artworks, starting (and keeping) a gratitude journal, a daily yoga/meditation practice - even if it's only a few minutes a day, a regular running schedule (thx santa for the nike+ipod!), mindfulness, practicing my italian, sewing this and this (ok kt, will need you on this one!), dusting off my knitting needles and learning something other than a scarf, showing my artwork, cooking on the weekends (am so thankful j handles this during the week - we eat so well because of him!), and giving back.
i am grateful for the kind words, comments, opportunities and friendships that have evolved from this blog. i am grateful for this little space to express myself and for so many of your blogs that i visit often and leave feeling inspired. thank you for all that you share. wishing each of you a wonderful new year and may it be full of laughter, love, friendship, and promise! buon anno! warmly, s
