Out with the Old In with the New

Hello Everyone
What are some of the things you are saying goodbye to in 2008 and saying Hello to in 2009?
I am saying Goodbye to.
1-being to fat to breath
2- running out of breath going to the mail box
3-hateing who i see in the mirror
4- 66 extra lbs
5- not enjoying life
Saying Hello to.
1-walking 4 miles a day and loveing it
2-loseing more
3-hopefully getting off b/p meds
4-loveing me in 2009 Shar pei wrinkles and all LOL
5-to my wonderful new friends.
Love Deb

Hey, my sheir pei looking friend (LOL).....Im never gonna live that down, am I? 

Things I am kicking to the curb:
1-all the pain-I am going to find something or someone to help me get rid of the pain!
2-Cigarettes
3-All the clutter in my house
4-My inferior complex, seeing myself like the old me-
5-not being able to take a compliment
6-strife in the family

Things I am welcoming with open arms:
1-My new grand-daughter
2-My daughter turning 18 and graduating
3-Renewing my vows with Mike after 10 yrs of marriage and lots of ups and downs.....
4-A healthier me....pain and pain and pain free
5-Finishing my book and getting it published
6-Restoration of family and friends-total harmony
7-meeting more of my friends here that I already know and love, but meeting them for hugs is just a formality. (Deb, Peggy, Sandy, Angie, Marilyn, Cor, and many many others!)
8-living the 2nd yr of my new life to the fullest and continuing to angel others who are about to embark on the wildest journey of their lives!

Thanks Deb, for posting this! It gives me a lot to think about. We are doing our blessings box this year, and I am excited to see what everyone I love-feels their blessings are!  Deb, I cannot wait to meet you and it is on my New Years resolution list-to meet you next year!  Love you girl and your my sister, in my heart and soul, and meeting you face to face is ONLY a formality. I truly wish you and yours good health, loads and loads of happiness and happy times, and an abundance of unbelievable blessings, because you, my friend and sis-you truly deserve it. Love you with all of my heart.  Janet

What a fun thing and it has made me really think!

Goodbye 2008!

1) Losing my sister...don't want to lose anyone.
2) Rolling my tracker!
3) Soreness and the dizzies from the rollover wreck!
4) Drinking soft drinks...need to break that habit!



Hello in 2009!

1) Baby's cast comes off!
2) getting to the point of walking again
3) advancing to jogging
4) wearing my seat belt.....must get in habit of this!!!
5) In general more true to myself, taking better care of Me!

 I thought this was an interesting question and it took a few days to percolate before I could make some sort of response.  This is my list.



  In 2008, I let go of the need to stay stuck in the swamp.  I gave up investing my energy in figuring out "why" and worrying about choosing the right path out.  

   I started moving forward despite my fears and I found a much more positive space.  In 2009, I'm moving forward in my life.  I'm focusing on One Goal and feeling hopeful and energized. 

  In 2008, I let go of the notion that I am incomplete on my own.  This wasn't dramatic and probably went unnoticed by most.   I'm coming to know who *I* am and finding myself more comfortable within my own skin. 

 In 2009, I'm looking forward to seeing what's around the corner.   In 2008, I let go of the fears that I couldn't change.  I let go of hanging on to an old vision of me (or at least I'm trying!) and tried to open up to new possibilities.  This was a dramatic change.   

In 2009, I'm looking forward to improved health.  I look forward to getting around more easily and being able to do more.  I look forward to feeling better.  I am hopeful to get rid of several medications.   

In 2008, I let go of the idea that I didn't deserve to wear nice clothing.  I threw out a lot of old clothes with holes and stains.  I let go of holding on to these things "just in case."  I recognize that I can simplify my life and my closet.  

 In 2009, I'm not running out to replace things.  I'm finding peace in waiting, for the most part.  I look forward to eventually wearing things I used to believe would never be okay for me to wear.