It's Go time 2013

So I know in the past (ahem 2011 and 2012) I would look back at how bad I felt the year was and how the next year *better* be better.  Not this year...I'm changing my attitude.  I'm going to remember all the greatness that was 2012 and I ask 2013 to be just as good if not better!

So 2012.  I loved the calm that I felt throughout much of the year.  I felt confidant enough to request a promotion at work and got one - yeah me!  I hated it the first month and wondered if I had made a mistake - but I told myself "Give it three months, then decide" because traditionally in my previous jobs I've always hated the first few months because I hate feeling like I don't know what I'm doing.  Well, now I enjoy it much more than what I was doing before.  So glad I had confidence in myself and learned from my past to not react too quickly.

And I felt calm knowing we had to take another long break.  I knew from 2011 that the time would eventually pass...and a lot quicker than I thought it would.  I took that knowledge from 2011 and applied it to 2012.  And so this year's break has gone by much better.  And I spent personal time to come closer to terms with the idea of living child free.  And then took the next step of admitting out loud to people that 2013 will be our last year of trying (even enough so that I put it in our Christmas letter!).  Brave? Maybe.  But I like that I put it out there so that it will lessen questions.  AND remind myself I can do this if need be.

I took full reigns of the 5 and 10K run for Founders.  And while there were some bumps everyone said it went off well.  And I learned things to improve on for next year.  I'm happy to become more involved in this volunteer event that is so much a part of Jeff and my life.

I'm fucking thrilled that Jeff and I got to take a vacation!  And not just one - but we took a day-cation in spring, and few afternoon getaway day-dates in the summer and fall.  I think it's made us more relaxed in general and closer.  Must be sure to repeat this step for 2013.

Which reminds me - trying new things!   We tried golfing together as one of our day dates.  We made a few new recipes, and we made drunk gummie bears.  And every single time we enjoyed the results.  We do not have to just always do the same old same old.  You CAN teach these old dogs some new tricks!

So 2013 - it's go time!  I want to enjoy life as much as I did this year. And more!  More new things, more time together, more confidence, more thinking positively!   I can't wait to see what you have in store for the Juice-ski's this year.