Happy New Year? But it's October.
Today is my birthday. It's a new year for me. I've noticed over the last few years that my birthday feels more like New Year's than New Year's does. No, I didn't stay up late last night and throw confetti and drink sparkling grape juice at midnight. Maybe I should have. Maybe I will tonight. But I feel like this is a time to renew myself, to start over fresh. I like making resolutions for my new year. It's more meaningful for me than making them on Dec. 31st/Jan. 1st. Traditional New Year's resolutions are so generic. Birthday New Year's resolutions are more personal; more meaningful.
It's a time to reflect. The past year was a mixture of good and bad. I spent about 3 months of it in the most horrible depression I have felt since about 1997. But so many good things happened too. We got chickens! I love my chickens! They are so fun to watch and to listen to. I've never been much of an animal person. But I had no idea that I could love something so much!
I was also able to connect with so many wonderful people on Facebook. When I first heard about Facebook, I thought it was dumb. But I caved and decided to sign up because that's how much of my family would communicate with each other and I was always missing out. And I am so glad that I did! I found a friend I hadn't heard from in years. I found cousins who I don't hardly ever get to see. And best of all, I am friends with Rob and Keith from Cause and Effect! Rob even wished me Happy Birthday today!!! That means so much to me!
I am so lucky to have so many wonderful people and things in my life. I need to remind myself if this more often. When I get really down and nothing seems right, I really have a hard time seeing the good things that are already there. Maybe that should be one of my resolutions...and I need to lose some weight :)
Thanks for reading!
