I have to say that this New Year's Eve was the best one in years. We're normally home bodies, but actually went out on Saturday night and had a really enjoyable time (complete with free hats at the bar). Can't ask for much more than that. I'm happy to say that NYE surpassed our expectations. Woot.
Beautiful tree at the Lenox Hotel; doing a NYE jig in my cape in the apartment lobby
Yesterday I drafted a list of everything I'd like to accomplish in 2012, which I prefer to call my "Get It Together" list.
For the past couple of months I have been in such a funk. And then there's January looming ahead with two weeks of work-related travel and all of the extra hours that go with it. I start feeling sick to my stomach just thinking about it. But see, this is my problem. I'm the problem.
We watched "Bridesmaids" the other night, and given my deflated attitude about life in general lately, Megan's line really struck a nerve:
"You're your problem, and you're also your solution."
It's time for a change in attitude. Sitting around and dwelling on the negative is only making things more unbearable. Changes need to be made this year, and while they aren't going to happen overnight, I have the power to make them happen--time to set fear aside. If nothing else comes from 2012, a change in my attitude will. I think that by simply focusing on ways to enrich my life, I'll have the extra spring in my step I've been missing.
How are you going to be your solution in 2012?
7 comments:
I have the same problem...dwelling on the negative. To that end (and all my other resolutions) I plan on writing down a positive thought or items I am thankful for every day. Then I will be forced to reflect on those and skip the bad. Happy 2012!!
"I'm trying to get you to fight for your shitty little life!"
Happy New Year friend! I'm so glad to hear you had an awesome NYE. I hope you make it through your upcoming travels and find the positive changes you're looking for.
Here's to a good year for you!
P.S. LOVE the cape - where'd you get it?
so true! i need to write that quote on a post it and stick it to my bathroom mirror. Cute cape. happy new year!
I like that quote! I know what you mean about a funk. This year I'm trying to do things that will result in a positive mindset (ie: going to bed earlier and other lame grown-up stuff like that). Good luck with your list! :)
i completely agree with this!! even when i'm in a funk, i try to snap myself out of it by focusing on the positive, or on things i want to achieve. it was nice to hear from you earlier this month! it looks like you had a wonderful new year's eve! i scored the free hats at a bar too - love it!
and ps - everytime i see that cape, i swoon! it's so pretty.
Happy New Year! It's easy for us to get bogged down in what we "should" do - what we haven't done. Think positively and 2012 will be wonderful! See you soon, I hope!!
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