It’s a New Year!

No your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you, after a nearly two months hiatus—I’m back!

The holidays are over and although we were “glad to see them come” we were equally “glad to see them go” (borrowed quote from my Papa, who these same sentiments to describe his feelings about visits from relatives).
At the close of the year Matthew and I had lots to reflect on. It wasn’t that this year was necessarily a bad year, in fact, we had a pretty great year (bought a house, ran a half marathon, promotions, etc.). What made 2011 so difficult was that so many people around us were in the midst of life-changing obstacles. In most cases there was nothing we could do to change the situation, but it didn’t stop us from wishing things were different. At the same time we have had to learned that difficult situations are sometimes the best (and only) teachers.

I think I am still processing a lot of the lessons of 2011. But one thing I didn’t have to process at all was that I was relieved to have the opportunity for a new start. Not just for myself, but for everyone I know that wished 2011 would have turned out a little (or a lot) differently.
As for resolutions. I have one.

1. I want more moments like this.


On another non-resolution (but slightly related) note I want to identify one word to define my year. I got the idea from this site OneWord365 and I think it’s a great.

I need some time to think about what my word will be, but I will be sure to update as soon as I have it. See, I already have a topic for my next post, so I’ll definitely be back!

Hasta luego.