What's not to like?

I asked my kids to journal today about what they don't like.

Most answered things like broccoli, or spinach, or mushrooms because they're slimy.

One answer broke my heart.

"I don't like smoking and garbage on the ground.

I don't like pollution and I don't like to see people die.

I don't like to hear what happened in Haiti.

There was an earthquake

but we can fix it.

We can fix everything that needs help."

Thanks goodness for this generation of hope.

Let's all do what we can to fix it.

Step One

there are two goals that i am working towards right now.


the first
my new year's resolution
is to make my new town
my new hub of activity.
to reach out.
meet people.
be active.
here.
now.

step one:
join the local Y
check.

so now i just have to commit
to being there
then.

step two:
attend a meeting tuesday night
for the local multisport club.
be brave.
meet new people.

not always easy for me
but i'm trying.

the other goal i am working towards is my next
half marathon.
i did my first in september
and now just registered for one in april.
my only goal is to be faster than last time.

so cheers to speed.
and when i say speed,
its all relative.

i am in

i am in a
cozy down
cuddle up
snuggle with
turns the lights down low
kind of mood.

reflect. ponder. savor.

looking within.

a new year, a new beginning

there is never a reason not to begin fresh, to try again.
so i am back.
i have been putting together a print version of my blog, and its reminded me just why i used to do it and what i miss about it... so for now, i'm back.
let's start a new year anew.

i can't catch you up on all that i neglected to say and post about,
but for now, i can say that 2009 was a year full of changes.

full of new friends
trying new things
expanding definitions
taking stock
settling in
settling down
growing up
challenges
good-byes
making decisions
making memories
having fun
appreciating
loving.

so here's to 2010 and all that it may bring.