Belated New Year...

Well, I'm back! It's taken me a while to post this brief note, but I'm glad to do it. It's a new year and I can honestly say I feel good about it. As a matter of fact, I feel hopeful that this year will be rich with possiblities and that's definitely a first for me.

In the past, I'd start a new year with a laundry of do's and don'ts and promises to make change that I never make good on, only to end the year feeling like a complete failure. However, as 2005 closed, none of those feelings prevailed. Instead, I welcomed 2006 because I knew that after the stress of the previous year and the many lessons learned, it could only be better.

So, no resolutions for me this year. No sweeping statements about how different my life is going to be and no grand "to do" list to share with you. In 2006, I just want to be happy; and I want to find that happiness and all it entails in whatever form it comes.

As it stands, I have so much to look forward to and to be grateful for this year.

1.) I started a new job on January 9th. I'm now the Project Manager for a university affiliated charter school corporation. It's a huge step in the right direction both professionally and financially.

2.) I turn 26 on February 5th and I didn't gasp for air as I typed that either.

3.) I reinitiated the homebuying process and have my first SERIOUS counseling session on February 15th.

4.) I graduate with my Masters in Social Service Administration on March 17th. Forreal this time! :-)

5.) I work in the Christian Education department of my church and I helped to outline a calendar of events for our kids that will be enriching and fun!

6.) I have no doubt that there will be serious bumps in the road, but I have faith that I'll endure; and that's really all that I need!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Best wishes for happiness in 2006!