ringing in the new year

happy new year! as we begin a new year - and decade - it's time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future.

the past decade represents just over a third of my life and has been filled with some amazing experiences. if i had to hit the highlights, i guess i would include college graduation, love and marriage, lots of travel, a precious kitten, and a jewelry business among the highlights of the past ten years. there's so much more and just thinking about it is a reminder of how blessed i truly am. it has been a wonderful foundation for the next decade and i'm excited to see what it holds.

i'm also reminded of the goals i set last year and hope to expand those goals into 2010. i hope to start exercising more, take more time for myself and to spend with my family, read a bit more (and not just because i want the nook), further develop my jewelry business and begin the journey of giving 29 gifts.

as we welcome in the new year, i hope you and yours have a blessed year filled with love and laughter. happy new year!