This is Operation: You…
8 Jan
No matter what happened last year, you now have a mission; it’s a new year…it’s a new chance to start over.
The Regrets
Everything happens for a reason. And no matter how hard you sit and over analyze the things that you couldn’t change even if you wanted to…or how you didn’t do the things you initially set out to do, those things won’t change. Don’t regret them. Learn from them.
The Downs
If I were to ask you to name everything that happened to you last year, I’m sure you’d name about 10+ negative things that happened before you named 1 good thing that happened. Don’t. Yeah, it isn’t as easy as it sounds, but guess what…they don’t matter anyways.
The Uplifts
Remember those negative things you named…well, no matter who you are, or how much of a FAIL year you had previously…there was at least one good thing that happened to you. Think on it. Then…think harder…there will always be at least one more…
The Do Over
So…guess what? It’s a new year…a brand new year to make new changes, to set new goals…and to ultimately develop a better you.
All of those people you pissed off or you allowed to piss you off…apologize, forgive them or let them go.
All of those things you didn’t think you could do…know that you can.
All of those things you wanted to do last year, but didn’t…do them.
Do all that you can to develop the best you that you can be, and don’t let anyone stand in your way.
Go.
It’s 2009…and while it’s hard to believe right now…I know that this year is going to be a great year. There were a lot of things about 2008 that I wish I could change…and do over…but I can’t.
It’s a new year…and I have a new chance to do things the way they need to be done… the right way; the best way for me.
I learned a lot in 2008…some things I wish I hadn’t…but I knew that I needed to learn them. And I’m glad that I did. There are quite a few things about 2008 that I dont want to repeat in 2009. And it’s not that 2008 was a bad year…it’s just that I didn’t do some of the things that I had originally set out to do. And I managed to work backwards instead of forwards in quite a few situations.
I learned that I love deeply…and that I care hard.
I learned that I smile when I feel like I’m about to cry.
I learned that to some people 2 + 2 does not always equal 4.
I learned that I set high standards for people because I continue to set high standards for myself, and when people failed to meet those high standards, I felt let down. But… those were my set standards… and they were not theirs to keep
I learned that I can’t stand the rain, other than to stay curled up in bed.
I learned that I love watching the sunset as much as I love watching the stars.
I learned that for right now…California is home…and that probably won’t change for a while.
I learned that I tend to hold onto my mistakes too long before letting them go and learning from them.
The following statement holds true: People only tell you what they want you to know. And I’m not going to sit here and rehash all of the things that I learned and gained in 2008. But I will say that I learned a lot about myself.
So this is what it is for 2009…
I will continue to love deeply and care harder.
And I will never stop being me.
I’m excited for 2009. Let’s go.
Yay!!! That was beautiful! Thanks Spec! Let 2009 be the year =)
I LOVE IT!!!! THX FOR THAT. MUCH APPRECIATED
Man, I love you. This was wonderful….
Chairs!! *HUGS*
lol @ Chairs! lmao! Every time I think of QueFest…that's the first thing I think of…lol
Hmmm, and now I'm thinkin of the thing we were "Chairs"-ing……remember THAT? *hehehe*Wooo, good times @ Que Fest!
I just know it's going to be a great year!
Glad to know that for me and MY circle, we took what we needed from 2008 to make 2009 all that we want it to be. I'm excited for you, I'm excited for me…I'm excited for us all. Here's to living the lesson(s) learned!
this was really good!
Thanks again!
nice note. u've come a long way. don't forget your triumphs no matter how small u think they are.
For 2009 I’m with you, I’m not going to stop being me either. I love your list, if you don’t look forward and learn from the past then you’ve accomplished nothing. Well done Court
Char’s last blog post..bitter/sweet
True dat. The new year is about being thankful for what you’ve got and keeping it moving. Washington state, unfortunately, is home for now, but I’m gonna make it do what it do, LOL!
OHMIGOSH! I saw your tag for SGRho and had to add your feed when I realized you’re a SORHOR!!! My chapter’s hosting regionals this year!!! EE-YIP!!!
Anna’s last blog post..The vines; they are a climbin’!