October – we got bed bugs
December – I had my WORK lap top stolen out of my car around Christmas
June – A particularly awful home visit where everyone was pissed off and disappointed, my son got bitten by my Mom’s dog and my Dad said some especially unkind things about my 18 month old son
July – My Step Dad passed away rather unexpectedly
Sept – My asthmatic cat had to be put to sleep after spending a night outside in the cold and rain and in a lot of pain.
So, in light of all that I have decided to make October my New Year ’s month. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the Fall and that October is my very favorite month. It seems like a really good time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming 12 months. Also, the traditional New Year has pretty much always been a bit of a let down and coming at the end of the ever stressful and exhausting Holiday Season. It is hard to get excited for the new year when you are facing January and paying off Holiday bills. No fun.
I can say that even though the past year has been a rough one there is still a lot I am so grateful for, a lot that I am looking forward to in the next 12 months and will try to do so with an open heart. I feel like maybe the lesson of the last year has been one of vulnerability. On that note, check this out: (sorry, you may need to cut and paste) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Qm9cGRub0&feature=relmfu
And Happy New Year to YOU! I promise a more festive Halloweeny treat post very soon….
