New Year- New Plans and Resolutions

Well as the New Year has finally arrived, I have taken a moment to reflect on this past year. 2010 was quite a year indeed for me. I experienced new adventures and situations. I have tried to broaden my awareness and my mind. I accomplished some real goals and failed at others. In 2010 I reached the ripe age of 50; ran my first 5K-and won an award in my age division; I went on to run more 5K's and more awards; I ran my first 10K and started planning for my first half marathon; I made new friends and lost others; I began training my new foal; I rescued a dog and brought it into the fold of my home and pack; I accepted tattoos as not quite the taboo they once were; I lost-and gained- some weight; I saw a white Christmas for the first time in quite a while; I forgave and forgot some transgressions; I accepted things that I could not change; I embraced things that were once un-embraceable; I ate things never before tried and I eliminated things tried and true; I went new places; I laughed and grieved more; I let go more; I held on tighter; I saw with new eyes; I turned a blind eye to other things; I explored new places; I learned some new skills; I embraced the artist within; I created; I embraced the sleeping athlete; I challenged myself; I became stronger; I did things I had put off; I did less procrastinating.

But perhaps the most profound thing that happened in 2010, other than my new found zest for life and becoming a more fit women-both physically and mentally is that- I saved a life. Without thought or hesitation, I jumped in and saved a choking stranger. The act was no big deal and hardly noticed. But the depth of how I feel about it is beyond words. If I never accomplish another thing in my life, I know that I was able to give a complete stranger-an individual with no connection to me in any way other than sheer twist of fate- more time- for whatever he chooses to do with it...


So with the new year I have high hopes, optimism and dreams of even bigger and better accomplishments. I may not save another persons life, but just perhaps, I may add to mine...So with a smile on my face, a lift in spirits and light heart- I am plunging head long into the new year...Here's to 2011!!