dear self

when you read this on January 4, 2012 will you be satisfied with the past twelve months? will you think back on happy moments? will you live up to each and every challenge? and above all will you live in love and not fear?

let's not make a list of resolutions. but rather let's make a to-do list for two oh eleven.

one. fulfill a passion.
you have many things to accomplish in 2010. oops. too late. so let's put on our doing caps and get out there and stop procrastinating.
a. learn french.
b. lose a few pounds. (and if you can't lose those pounds at the very least feel better about that tummy roll around your middle - which you know, drives you insane.)

two. make a difference in a life.
you have found your purpose. to work with the homeless teen population in the community. this is the year to roll up those sleeves and not just open that pocketbook.

three. live joyfully.
it's okay to be happy. stop feeling guilty about being so. do not worry about things you cannot change, but do not shy away from the effort. face those fears. find a new perspective. take time to pamper yourself. remember to pamper those you love. count your blessings.

four. be patient.
remember to count to ten. do not interrupt others mid-sentence. do not impose your will on others. compromise. ask that others have patience with you.

five. choose.
love always wins. always. always. always.

looking forward to a happy new year.
with love.

'you get what you give, so give what you want.'