a letter to 2010

Dear 2010,

Well, our time together has officially passed.

It was a good year and you were kind.

Over the last 365 days I have learned:

~ that I am the boss of me and I can do anything I want*

~ to live authentically which I was able to do 90% of the time (goal for 2011 is 95%)

~ that we can eat healthy as a family but it requires a lot of planning, dedication and focus. We stayed on track until June (approx 50%) and when I started a project at work and time at the lake/ trailer began we faltered (goal for 2011 is 75%)

~ a little more about who I am and what I can offer to the world I live in.

~ what we look like as a family, I don’t mean, just visually. Our pictures with Tara Whitney in May showed me how much fun we have as a family. She was able to capture exactly who we are as individuals and as a group.

~ we live in a very confusing world. I am still sorting out my feelings about our recent trip to El Salvador.

~ to live my life efficiently. It is important to me that when I do something I am present and engaged. As well, to spend my time with the people that mean the most to me and doing things that will add value to my life. My success rate this year was approx 80%. Even though there will always be things in your life you have to do whether they add value or not, in 2011 I would like to increase this # to 90%.

~ that I am strong. I pushed myself this year. I stepped outside the lines and I created change.

~ that I have a strong support network comprised of close family and friends. They keep me grounded. They may not always understand my thought processes but they all love me unconditionally.

~ I need my blog, it is my creative outlet. I truly appreciate my readers, even though you guys are a quiet bunch, I know you are there and I am grateful.

~ I will continue to live my life on my terms.

~ I will define my success.

~ my story has had its up and downs, its successes and failures, its joy, Its sadness but there is so much more to write.

Thanks 2010. It was great knowing you.

Love, Dee