As 2014 draws to a close, I say good riddance. Being stuck inside for the past few days, I've been doing a lot of thinking. The year wasn't all bad, of course, but there were some significantly bad things. Looking back, I tried to find good bits around the bad. My mom died, but we were all able to be with her, and that was important. Even though clearing out the house is a big pain in the ass and is causing friction in my family, ultimately we will all benefit from selling it. And when I think about my dear friend's passing, I am so very grateful that we had many good times together, especially just before he died.
I am committed to setting the right tone for the new year. No more whining about being sick or taking care of what needs to be done. No more putting off healthier choices. This isn't about resolutions; it's about attitude and actions, about making my life good for however long it lasts. (No, I'm not expecting it not to last long, but the truth is I just can't know.) I have been slipping from my usually sunny disposition -- or maybe I just feel that way now because I'm in the frozen North -- and I want to get back to that. More smiling, less pouting; more celebrating, less whining; more happy, less sad. That's my plan for 2015.
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