Farewell 2007. Hello 2008!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2007 proved to be a very intense year full of adjustments, personal challenges, and many changes for me. I would even say that I finally found myself in 2007 after a few jarring awakenings; however, I believe that everything happens for a reason and there is often a lesson to be learned during the journey. What we glean from each challenge is very personal, and what we do with the learnings truly depends on where they fall in our hierarchy of priorities.

I am ending 2007 in a very positive space. It's a marvellous feeling...a novel sense of clarity and a comfort in my skin. I am going to be good to myself moving forward: increased self-acceptance while calming my perfectionistic voice, a focus on engaging in a defined circle of recreational activities instead of spreading myself thin, an increased concentration on friends, family, and fun. With the latest purchase of my djembe and a Canon 40D camera, I plan on exploring anew my musical and visual fecundity. Three road races and one trail ultra-marathon have already been formalized with my new running companions. With snowboarding and mountain biking as a means of cross-training, I can take a break from the gym, and perform all physical activities in the crisp fresh air of the great Canadian outdoors.

I will not miss 2007 very much, despite the priceless learnings. But I can't wait for 2008!!!