Auld Lang Syne (& Goodbye Dumpster Fire)

Like most people I'm ready for the dumpster fire of 2016 to come to an end. But before it does, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that it wasn't all bad - in fact for me 2016 was actually pretty amazeballs:  promotion, trip to Peru, financial security, new friends, awesome weddings, a few engagements, soon-to-be babies, mini-trips, dates, and one helluva a birthday. And on top of all that I accomplished all but two of my resolutions (I didn't manage a TM speech without cards or learn a new language). So as I look to the promise of 2017 I want to try and focus on the good and positive and not all the hate and negative as there is already enough of that in this world. 

And with that in mind, my resolutions are once again simple and focused on adding positive into my life and the world. I'm going to start with my two 2016 no-gos:  I will try to give my Toastmasters speech without note cards (still eeeek-worthy); and I will have another go at learning a new language (here I come Duolingo). I will become computer-literate and not just hope that I am backing up my computer every time I plug in my external hard drive (thanks in advance Snuff!). I will volunteer - it is way past time that I give back. And lastly, I will forgive bygones - as previously noted we need more positive vibes in the world and holding on to grudges serves no one.  So with that, I wish you all a happy and safe 2017 and I look forward to hearing your resolutions for the new year!