New Year New Beginnings.....

      I so hope that you had an enjoyable Christmas; for some of you I know it was extremely hard just to get through.  Touch yourself and say these simple words “I made it through Christmas and I’m doing fine.”  Some times we need to pat ourselves on the back for our small achievements.  I’m a shoe person so when I've done something big or went through something I thought I couldn't get through I reward myself by going shopping for shoes (sexy shoes or boots).  I have a lot of shoes.  Laugh out loud! 

     A new year is knocking at the door and we are filled with joy because there is hope that a wonderful change will come.  We are all hopeful that next year will be our year.  I feel the same way.  Now that we've gotten through Christmas let’s just stack the decks.  What do you say?  What would it take for next year to be your year?  Take the time now to answer that simple question but make sure you write them all down then store your list in a safe place, where you will remember it, then at the end of the year see how you did.  It gives you the chance to set some goals and to dream a little.  I suggest that you don’t write things you know you will never achieve.  This is your new beginning so don’t jeopardize it by setting yourself up for failure.  At first, just try small things like going for a walk after you get off work, finding a friend you can hang out with, going to church regularly, going dancing and learning a new dance, or finding a new hobby you can do once a week.  When I think of what I would like to do I always think of the things that make me happy but this year I want to do things that I've never done before; like wind surfing. 

     I’m a pretty quiet person and I love moments of introspection by myself.  Usually when I’m in this mode I head towards water because that‘s where I have the most peace.  I grab my beach umbrella, my chair, and a good book (usually on something that I would like to learn); but that’s just me.  When I’m in Georgia with my best friend Donna Lynn, we always bring a little spirits along with us and we have some really spirited moments together watching the sunset.  Important thing, we always sober up before we head back home.   Never drive drunk!

     My advise is that you find that thing that works for you.  It’s a new year dawning and this can be a new beginning for you.  Ask yourself if you want a new beginning.  I say let’s journey on and have a little fun along the way.  I know I am; so come along and dance with me.