New Beginnings
I love the new year. It’s a clean slate, a chance to start over again. Everyone needs that in their lives. A fresh start. An opportunity to let go of the past and begin a new chapter. And we get that chance every year.
That’s what’s great about January. This is the month I love to clean out my closets and drawers, getting rid of anything I don’t like anymore, and create new space and freshen things up. It starts with taking down all the Christmas decorations. Ignoring the small pang of sadness at boxing up the twinkling lights and pretty red bows that graced the house, I always feel a sense of accomplishment at the inevitable cleansing that happens at the same time. I am literally vacuuming, dusting, and sweeping away the remains of the old year to make room for the new one. And that always makes me feel lighter.
Anything is possible in the coming year! All things are possible because nothing has happened yet and the year is full of promise.
Resolutions? I make a written list every year. In 2011 I resolve to have more fun, to take more pictures, to be more patient, and to learn something new, among other things. My list is usually pretty long, but I’ll admit that I do keep at least half of my resolutions. Wishes for the new year? I have those too. I always wish for continued good health for myself and those I love. And a spot on the New York Times Bestsellers List. (Dream big, right?)
What do you think? Do you make resolutions?
Happy New Year! Here’s to a wonderful 2011!
Kaitlin: I do make resolutions, but don't make them too hard to accomplish. I dream big *every* day - The Universe deserves a break from me - LOL
RE-solutions: Notice the spelling? Does that mean we are supposed to make the same ones every year?
G.
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You are so smart, G. And yes, I think most of the time I do make the same ones every year! LOL
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Hi Kaitlin,
I love your blog and I love to read your books! I really like January & September for the whole 'new year' feel as well...one for the real year & the other for the school year. Here's to New Beginnings in 2011! I don't make resolutions b/c I never keep them. I know I should, but I don't. I like your wishes though and I think I'd like to make some myself. That's a great idea ~ wishes are much more fun than resolutions!
I hope your wishes come true in 2011! Here's to being at the top of the NY Times Best Seller List in 2011!
From a loyal fan, Lisette
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I hope all your wishes and more come true in 2011!
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I think everyone should do a little soul cleaning, house cleaning and anything else that needs a little cleaning in the new year and sit back and relax and enjoy the coming year. For myself, I was just rereading your Hamilton Sisters series and was wondering when the book on Lisette will be coming out and what the title of it is.
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I always feel better after I've cleaned house, physically and mentally!
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I never keep mine (sigh), so here's wishing the New York Times Bestseller's list for you instead!
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I'm wishing for your book too!
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