This will be the first time we won't be spending it together as a family. Yes, it does make me a little bit sad, but I decided to put on the big girl panties and suck it up.
Life is not fair, but I came to a realization that it is what we make it. I can be sitting here crying and writing depressing posts. I can have you all in tears feeling sorry for me, but I won't do that. As unfair as life is it is too short and I chose to live it and enjoy it as much as I can.
There are few things I learned in 2009:
- No matter how old you are you'll always need you "mommy" to be there for you. I am 40 and I never needed or appreciated my mom as much as I did last 12 months.
- It's never to late to realize your mistakes and start from scratch. It is hard, but I grew so much as a person in 2009.
- It is through the tough times when you see people for who they are. I lost many friends and few family members due to seeing their true colors over the 12 months. I look at it as weeding a garden. There was lots of weeds in my garden, but after pulling them out one by one I ended up with beautiful garden full of gems that I cherish and adore every day.
- We need money to survive in this world, but we should never let money run over life. We should use money to better our life and the lives of others. We should not use money to ruin our lives while trying to keep up with this world. I learned to live with what I have and be happy for having it.
- I learned that it is important to take time for myself. If I don't take care of myself I can't take care of anybody else. It is also important to find your passion and follow it.
- I will do my best to rebuild my credit and my savings account
- I will do my best to take care of my mind, body and soul
- I will continue spending quality time with my family and I will continue making happy memories and new traditions
- I will do my best to change or make somebody's life better every month of the year
- I will LIVE...LAUGH...LOVE without any regrets. I will say what I mean and I will mean what I say....no excuses.
11 comments:
What you said about money really stood out to me. The one positive effect of the economic crisis in the U.S. is that it has made people realize all of the things that they can do without. It seems like people are staying in with their families more and making better choices with their resources.
I wish you only happiness in the new year!
You sound like you have a good outlook on life, though.
Your #3 of what you learned reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: people are like tea bags- you never know what they are made of until you put them in hot water.
You do have a great attitude and I'm fortunate to know you. I can already tell that 2010 is going to be one amazing year for you and your family!
I admire the way you've looked at your experiences and challenges from 2009 and have gleaned so much wisdom and strength from them. Your goals for the New Year are inspiring, noble, and realistic, and I wish you the very best! Warmest wishes, Jenn
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other!
You have the BEST attitude about everything, sweet friend!!! I am so happy we "met" this year through our blogs!!!
I want to wish you a very Happy New Year and a 2010 blessed with happiness, good health, prosperity, and day after day of pure bliss!!! xoxo
What a positive attitude! We all have to put on our big girl panties every now and then.
Happy New Year!
Yep! I agree, we always need our mommies. I need mine and my kids need me. I'm with you on the 2010 emphasis too.
Love your perspective! Happy New Year!
We seem to be sisters from another mother, Ms. Bibi, as I posted something quite similar. It takes tough times sometimes to realize what we're made of and to find our 'salt'.
May you continue to find yours, sweet lady.
I'm, as always, wishing nothing but the best for you and yours in 2010.
Thank you for your always supportive comments...so glad I found you!
Peace, love, happiness and health,
~Jo
'Diary Of A Sad Housewife'
I did a little "blog cleaning" right after New Year's too. Like you, I'm through commenting if I never hear back from someone. I hope I made the cut in your cleaning:)
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