When I was little 2014 seemed so far away. I was sure we'd all be driving flying cars by now and talking into our wrists. I guess talking into our wrists is pretty close to what we do now.
I barely stayed up past 9:30 last night, crawling into bed and laughing with irony that I felt grateful to be in my bed with my book than out at some party trying to pretend like it was the BEST. NIGHT. EVER. I don't blame "having children" on this attitude shift, but perhaps just "wising up". I know that's boring.
But there is something beautiful about the new year. A do over. Fresh days ahead. Resolutions and hope.
Today I am thankful for the marking of a new year.
When I look back at my life I think of the things that have happened to me in terms of years.
For example - in 2009 we brought home two babies, (Miles in April and Liam in December) I got my MFA at the Academy of Art, my aunt Marsha died suddenly, and I closed a business that was beautiful and amazing and under-appreciated.
Needless to say, I don't actually remember much about 2010.
Some years have been filled with set-backs and some with miracles. Most are filled with both.
But when you start a new year you only have hope.
I barely stayed up past 9:30 last night, crawling into bed and laughing with irony that I felt grateful to be in my bed with my book than out at some party trying to pretend like it was the BEST. NIGHT. EVER. I don't blame "having children" on this attitude shift, but perhaps just "wising up". I know that's boring.
But there is something beautiful about the new year. A do over. Fresh days ahead. Resolutions and hope.
Today I am thankful for the marking of a new year.
When I look back at my life I think of the things that have happened to me in terms of years.
For example - in 2009 we brought home two babies, (Miles in April and Liam in December) I got my MFA at the Academy of Art, my aunt Marsha died suddenly, and I closed a business that was beautiful and amazing and under-appreciated.
Needless to say, I don't actually remember much about 2010.
Some years have been filled with set-backs and some with miracles. Most are filled with both.
But when you start a new year you only have hope.
What I hope this year brings....
Two new healthy babies - one for each side of the family.
Healing for my father-in-law.
A brother and sister-in-law moving much closer to me.
A sister-in-law that gets into a college program she is perfectly suited for.
A brother that stays sober and works hard to do what's right.
Healthy parents.
Healthy children.
Uneventful doctor's appointments.
Sustainability doing what I love.
New projects.
New clients.
New art.
A new attitude.
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