Taking a look at 2012, time to move ahead

Time certainly doesn’t stop for anyone. Has it really been almost three months since my last blog post?

This is pure craziness to me!

The year is coming to a close, what does that mean to you?

Or
Instead, do you look at it as a new year is about to begin?

Are you a half empty or half full kind of person?

We are all different, that’s what makes each of us so unique.

This year has seen many things for me. Ups, downs and certainly lots of the in between as well.

Ø  I fought a battle and lost…ok, so actually I fought many battles, won some, lost some and some are still pending.

Ø  I talked, I talked alot.

Ø  I watched my kids graduate – my daughter from Kindergarten, my step son from grade 8.

Ø  I met some new friends, many new friends.

Ø  I tried something new, hell; I tried many new things and some I enjoyed more than others and many I will do again and again, happily.

Ø  I graduated and received my diploma.

Ø  I visited with a few old friends.

Ø  I rekindled a few friendships that had been lacking some much needed attention.

Ø  I left my comfort zone, on many occasions.

Ø  I checked my ego at the door a few times and dove in, uneasy with nerves rattled and still managed to come out smiling.

Ø  I took a trip.

Ø  I spent time on the water.

Ø  I sang karaoke, badly!

Ø  I took in many live music venues.

Ø  I laughed, often

Ø  I spent time with my family and friends, remembering some great times and creating some new ones.

Ø  I smiled, sometimes thru tears, but I still smiled, simply because I could.

Ø  I stood before a crowd of people, twice, and delivered a speech of my own words, my own thoughts, my own memories, my own feelings. Once for my sister’s wedding and once for my grandfather’s passing. Both were very important, memorable events, both held completely different emotions, however both were full of great walks down memory lane which left me with smiles on my soul and tears on my heart.

Ø  I made tough decisions and stood behind each one.

Ø  I took chances.

Ø  I spoke from not just my mind but from my heart.

Ø  I had doubts; I had fears, yet pushed forward anyway.

Ø  I was proud, I was carefree, I was happy, and I was sad; I was every emotion in between.

Ø  I listened.

Ø  I wiped tears.

Ø  I held hands in times of need and in times of love.

Ø  I received the greatest hugs.

Ø  I gave out lots of hugs.

Ø  I helped to pick up a few lost souls, dust them off and helped them to find themselves again.

Ø  I sat by and was a friend thru times of great loss, great sadness, great achievements, great accomplishments, fantastic life events.

Ø  I was at times the loudest cheerleader.

Ø  I lent a shoulder, I lent an ear.

Ø  I needed a shoulder, I needed an ear.

Ø  I made excuses.

Ø  I learned some lessons and taught a few as well.

Ø  I pushed the boundaries.

Ø  I took a leap of faith, a few times.

Ø  I got angry.

Ø  I broke the rules.

Ø  I apologized.

Ø  I played hard.

Ø  I had fun.

Ø  I fell, but I got up.

Ø  I lost myself, but I found myself again.

Ø  I have no regrets, because at one time it was exactly how I wanted it to be.

 

And next year, I’m going to do it all again.
 

What about you? I’m sure you can relate to most of my list. I’m sure it’s sparked a few memorable moments from 2012. Think about it.

 

Make some goals, even if you don’t want to voice them. It’s hard to get somewhere new without a bit of direction, which is exactly what a goal will provide.

 

Wishing each and every one of you a passing year full of great memories full of smiles, love, and laughter and much fun and happiness for the upcoming New Year.