Happy 2011... After last evening's post, I promised my friend Sugar (not her real name) that I would post something a bit more inspirational and dare I say...hopeful for New Year's Day. So here goes:
For some oddball reason, I have recently found myself saying "You have no idea" rather frequently in conversations. And as I was trying to drag my post-party bones out of bed this morning, I realized it is the perfect sentiment for a brand new year....a brand new decade.
We really have no idea of what all bumps or blessings the road ahead will bring. But there are some things about which we can be sure....
I have no idea how many or what people I may lose from, or add to my life this year - through whatever circumstance .....
But I do know that I can make sure I take every opportunity to let them know what they mean to me while they are in my life.
I have no idea how well my private practice will do....whether it will flourish, flounder or maintain...
But I do know that the hard work I invested in obtaining the credential will not go away, and I will make every effort to be successful....to expand my knowledge so that I can be more effective for my clients.
I have no idea how well my son will do in his academic pursuits...
But I do know I will be proud of him and will hopefully communicate that to him adequately.
I have no idea if or when I will land a coveted role on stage....
But I do know I have some new friends to "Play" with....and old ones I will try to get back to.
I have no idea whether the travel plans of which I am dreaming will come to fruition....
But I do know that I'm going to try my hardest to make them happen. We accomplish nothing if we don't try. (Although I can pretty much guarantee there won't a bikini worthy bod making the trip!)
I have no idea if I will finally get that call to live my Broadway dream....
Oh wait - yeah - I guess I do know that this one is not too likely...ah well...but perhaps we WILL get Backyard Productions started..:)
There are a few other things about which I DO HAVE AN IDEA:
* that though I may not always sense it, God will walk with me through this new year
* that my family will support me through whatever trials may come my way
* that with a little ingenuity and planning, I can make a few things better than I have in the past.....for example:
- My friend Peggy Sue (also not HER real name) has planned her own birthday party. I was going to do that in 2010 but didn't get it done. She has inspired me that this year I WILL have a birthday party! So, y'all mark your calendars for sometime in late August.
- I have several friends who have a rough road ahead of them this year..(in fact, I learned last night that another one will be losing their significant other relationship in the next few days) and will be needing to start over. I intend to be available with a shoulder of support, meals, tangible help - whatever, wherever I can.
- I am pumped to have been introduced to freecycle- maybe I can pick up and unload a few things I have been meaning to take care of.....FOR FREE! Woo hoo.
So as you make your resolutions or un-resolutions, ask yourself, what do the people in your life need to have an idea about from you....
how much you love them?
how much you appreciate them?
how and why you admire them?
how proud you are of them?
what you need from them?
how you want to be there for them?
If you are reading this blog, thank you - I hope you do have an idea of how much it means to me! Happy, Healthy New Year to all of you!
