"A Day in the Life"--The Beatles

My New Year's Resolutions (8 for '08)--for the world to see:

1. Eat healthier.

2. Exercise at least 3x per week.

3. Save $$$, don't spend (as much) $$$.

4. Go to Yoga more often.

5. Learn something new.

6. Start a scrapbook and a photography portfolio.

7. Write in a journal.

8. ENJOY LIFE!!!

i will also be labeling each of my blog entries with a song that i think fits with the topic. :)

"new beginnings"

"Learning to Breathe"--Switchfoot

I've decided to take better care of myself. Mentally, physically, emotionally--I've been injuring myself on all of those levels. (I could start by going to bed earlier instead of writing, but I'll just let that one slide...)


When I started anew over the summer I promised to allow myself to be happy and not to depend on others for my happiness, for I am the only one that can make me happy. I can decide to be or not to be and dammit, I've spent too much time in my life being unhappy. I'm done. I know that life has its ups and downs, but I'm going to go out in the world and create some ups for myself. I quit my job. That was step one. Here we go. Get a new job and start a new independent woman lifestyle. This is what I need. I need to be with myself for awhile. Live my life...nothing holding me back...just be myself.

Tomorrow is a new day and tomorrow night I get to spend time with the girls that I've been friends with for 15 years. Life is a beautiful thing and I don't intend to waste it.




"my oldest friend"

Ice Storm 2007

Photos by Amanda B. Faletra (Me) :o)

so...

...this is one of my favorite poems. it puts me at peace when i'm troubled.

Sure on This Shining Night--James Agee

Sure on this shining night
Of starmade shadows round,
Kindness must watch for me
This side the ground.

The late year lies down the north
All is healed, all is health.
High summer holds the earth.

Hearts all whole
Sure on this shining night I weep for wonder wand'ring far alone
Of shadows on the stars.