We rang in the new year quietly and sweetly with a movie and some freshly baked still soft and warm chocolate chip cookies, using this recipe!
Usually, I come up with New Years resolutions, of what I like to change and do differently (aka improve myself!). This year I made a realization! The likelihood of me improving myself (to my satisfaction) will only come if I actually learn to accept and appreciate the way I AM! So this year, my resolution is not to change but to enjoy who and what I am.
There is always more that I can do, get a higher degree, exercise more, read more novels, become a better teacher, embark on more projects (and finish them).... the list goes on and on. I believe that I probably actually will do more of all of those if I relax and am happy with just the way things are right now! Which, each time I reflect on my life, are great!
May all of you come a little closer to the person you want to be.
Happy New Year Julia! What a sweet way to bring in the new year. Great resolution -- I hope we will have a chance to meet up in 2010!
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