Newer Year.

Some thoughts that I am taking away from this past year...

* As with past years I don't make resolutions. I believe that life is ever evolving and I try to move with the ever changing flow which means making changes along the way. Why wait for a 'new year' to make improvements, changes etc.

* I am becoming more comfortable in my mom role. For so long I didn't want to have children. I pictured myself traveling around the world doing something free and hippy like but with the salary of a social worker, it ain't happening people. It feels good to settle down and know that I have blessed with the opportunity to raise two healthy, intelligent, graceful little girls.

* I realized even more so how much I rely and appreciate my family. I adore my immediate family, my mom, dad and brother and I adore my in-law family. With our family growing in the coming year, with Jay getting married, I am excited to extend this even further. I always appreciate the help and support our families provide us.

* Stress can motivate me to make change. It took me 3 months to find peace away from the pace of work. As I am returning on Monday, I am going back with a new outlook and, more importantly, my priorities in order.

* My body likes to exercise and I hope to master the Nordictrac we are inheriting from my parents...if nothing else, it will amusing. Having little/no control over how I felt from day to day for 9 months helped me to realize that I can control some pieces.

* It is incredibly healthy to separate myself from those people who thrive in drama.

* Most important...DO NOT put your social security number on forms in which it is not necessary. I had someone use my social security at work, a fellow employee...well, former employee, to steal thousands of dollars from our employeer. Also from this I was reminded of how the universe provides natural consequence to people who need it and it does not matter how much hate we harbor for some...things will work out.

* I LOVE MY HUSBAND! He has been such a rock to me through this new phase in our lives. He is such a sweet, strong person who works a lot to take care of his family when he would much rather be home.

* And finally - I like General Hospital. Yes, that's right, there it is...I like watching General Hospital.

Happy New Year everyone. Here's to a year full of health, spiritual growth and love