New Year, New Ideas.

I found this list of rules for happiness a couple of months ago on pinterest (I think through Kate of Wit and Delight....don't you just love her??).

I really can't imagine a better, more complete list, can you?

I always have big aspirations for goals, resolutions, hopes, dreams, determinations at the beginning of a new year.  I guess it isn't that surprising that come March (or earlier), I've forgotten (or blocked) most of them.  But this year, this list right here feels so timely... exactly what I need.  And just to keep it extra simple, I want to focus on # 4 and 5 in 2012.  I think it really all starts there.  Everything flows from giving more and expecting less, no?  I really believe we are here to give to others.

Also, I would very much like to be here more.  I miss this place.  In truthfulness, when I started this blog, I liked the semi-anonymity of it all.  I didn't tell very many people I knew about it.  I've become a bit too self-conscious about it, but I don't want that to be a factor so much anymore....  I really likes what Blake said about blogs.  I know that I most love blogs that give me a little peak into some one's life.  Not the best photos, the best advice, the perfect recipes (although I like those too!).  I would like to pop in here regularly for more reflections and anecdotes and ideas and snapshots from my day.  I want to record this life that is happening.  The good and the not so good.

2012 has a good ring to it, and I am looking forward to what is around the corner.  :-)