A New and Good Year
My nearly twenty-year-old
kitty, Kiki Dee died. I tried to get her to
that number--20, but she had cancer.
I'm hoping for a
better year. Who knows maybe 2018 will play nice. I have a ton of
things I'd like to do. I think the hopeful call them goals. I'll call them
goals or...wishful thinking. On a big scale, I would like to change the humans of the world
for the better, but in reality I can only change me. In this
new year, I would like to:
• start things,
• then finish things,
• find out what the heck is wrong with my health,
• find and buy a new car, for reals,
• continue playing my new guitar,
• learn my new camera and take lots of pictures with
her,
• draw again,
• sew more,
• love not judge,
• stay close to God,
• give not take,
• make peace where I spread conflict,
• Most importantly, I need to show up in my own life, not just
function day to day, but live it. There will not be a perfect day to
start.
And tick tock.
I know I'm late, but Happy
New Year!
The picture at the top is
of my dining table and one of my goals. I am sorting pictures for my
photo albums, this time. The problem lies in stopping to look at each one and
reminiscing. I might meet that goal since I have to clear the dining table by
April for a birthday party.
Currently at the
Ruralhood: When you shouldn't edit a story...
I need to show up in my own life, not just function day to day, but live it...This is so well said.
ReplyDeleteStay close to God and let Him guide you and it will be better year.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt hugs and oceans of caring. I think 2017 was a difficult year for many - and I am hoping for better. For you, and for the world.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the health woes get figured out, they are never fun. Showing up is sure good too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Teresa! I hope that 2018 is much better for you. I'm sorry to hear that you have lost your father and Kiki Dee and have had some health challenges. It's been quite a year for a number of people I know. Wishing you health, happiness, fulfillment, and love. It looks like you have some good things to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get past Kiki Dee. Sorry to hear of your loss. Pets are family too.
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa - I'm sorry about last year ... and certainly feel for you re your father; but your health needs your attention and perhaps some form of balance and with fewer upsets, that I hope 2018 will bring you, you'll feel easier as Spring comes along.
ReplyDeletePets are so important to us - yet they too go to their heavenly place ... look after yourself and bring back those memories ... take care and all the best - Hilary
It's hard to find the motivation when you're consistently not feeling well, eh? Been there. No fun. I'm wishing you a better 2018 and that you'll be able to discover what's going on health wise.
ReplyDeleteLove your goals! I have to admit I would never add the sewing one to my list :)
ReplyDeleteHugs on the loss of your dad & Kiki Dee. Hoping 2018 is a very good one for you!!
I'm so sorry about 2017! That was a rough year for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the health thing. You're inspiring me to make that gastro aptm, although I really don't want to!
I'm sorry about the sadnesses of last year. And I wish you the best of luck with your goals/wishful thinking. I hope this year brings you a lot of happiness and productivity.
ReplyDeleteHope we all have a better or at least decent year. Staying close to God helps will a lot of our trials and burdens.
ReplyDeleteI need to do that photo organizing thing. I have a lot of organizing period that needs to be done.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out