2012::2013.

2012 was a good one.

i found myself completely & totally {back} in touch with
   me.

i discovered a new confidence 
   personally and professionally.

i found a new balance and beauty with my body. 
   a healthy understanding of food vs. exercise vs. struggle vs. acceptance vs. LOVE

i let down some guards {thanks pallie!} and let the best kind of love find me.
but most of all and for the first time...i'm letting myself be
   loved well. 

i learned how to truly "let the loose end drag"
{thanks mom!} 

i want to keep practicing grace.
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over the years i've noticed the switch from New Years resolutions, to minimizing the pressure and penning goals instead. while ambitious, both typically breed disappointment.

so i'm enjoying and am intrigued by this new trend/revolution in noting one "word" or phrase as your word for the year. 

a few i like:
intentional.  encourager.  pay attention.

for me? two things. i will:
 
finish the children's book i started writing a year ago.
deep down, I know that a few steps left in the process and ultimately, the outcome, will affect, benefit and make waves with many people close to me {all positively, i hope!}...but that pressure and attention is partly what has kept me from finishing. no more!

drink less beer. drink more water.
plain and simple.
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merry, merry. happy, happy.
cheers to 2012 and lets do this 2013!