New Year's Resolutions

On the eve of 2007, I think it's fitting to reflect on the past year and make some predictions or set some goals for the year to come.

Reflection #1: Fear is not a reason to fail to act. I broke up with two different men this past year, earned a master's degree, and confronted some more demons insofar as to why I am the way I am. None of it broke me. Some of it sucked, but it's all necessary, and fear of consequences or fallout is no justifiable reason to avoid doing what I must do. People can get mad... and they can get over it.

Reflection #2: I have finally learned that I can accept myself with my flaws. I might never find this self-acceptance to be easy, but I can in fact do it, if I am mindful. I have realized finally that being quieter, being thinner, being prettier, or being any other way different from how I am as I sit here isn't necessary for me to be worthy of acceptance or worthy of love. I already am worthy. I always have been.

Goal #1: Save a dollar a day until the end of November 2007.

Goal #2: Travel on an airplane at least three times in 2007.

Goal #3: New windows!

Goal #4: Get my weight down to 132 pounds... and weighing myself on a scale to prove it!

Prediction #1: I will change jobs in 2007.

Prediction #2: K will remarry in 2007.

Prediction #3: I'll gain another nephew or niece in 2007.

Prediction #4: I'll fall in love with someone -- or someone will fall in love with me -- in 2007, but not at the same time, and not together.

I got home today from a marvelous holiday trip to Chicago, and I'm just so grateful to be home again in my house. I'm here with my happy pets in my happy own space.