Happy New Year!

As I look back on how few posts I did in 2008, I fear I have become a little bored with my blog. I do not know what it is exactly. It seems that lately, I just do not have the time, nor do I feel inspired to write as much here as I used to. There are probably many reasons for this, and I could drone on and on about those reasons, but I think the crux of it is that I have become focused on many other things. I also think I am busier than usual , I have a slight case of the winter blahs, and It seems more of my energy is being used for higher priorities that have nothing to do with blogging this year. In a time like this with the bad economy and so many people suffering, and so much going on in the world, writing a blog and reading blogs about things as trivial as lip gloss and a good cup of coffee can be a welcome distraction from all the bad news. I want to thank everyone who has followed my blog, and I want to thank everyone who has made me laugh, entertained me , and educated me through their blogs. Blogging has afforded me travel opportunity and friendships--and that is a beautiful thing. Don't get me wrong, I do plan on blogging in 2009 as I have many adventures planned, and I have loads of beauty items to give away. Stay tuned.

In honor of the cusp of a new year, I wanted to list my goals and wishes for 2009.

I have had the same resolution for the past few years: to stay far away from crazy people who bring drama to my life. That has worked very well for me, so I see no reason to change it. Other than that, I usually do not make resolutions, instead I make goals. Here are a few:

I want to honor my good health by running more and eating more fruits and vegetables.

I want to drink more water and less Diet Pepsi.

In this vein, I want to consciously be thankful for my good health every day, as so many people I know and love have suffered illnesses and health scares lately.

I want to breathe deeper, be more patient and less judgemental (unless you are a crazy drama monger--in which case I will judge you all day long).

I want to physically be around the people I love more this year. I am so lucky and thankful to have wonderful family members and friends that I love.

I want to eliminate all unnecessary drama and chaos and clutter from my life and my house.

I want to take moments throughout my day to stop and really be present.

I want the world to get better, be more united, and stop fighting. I know that one sounds slightly Pollyanna in the current state of things, but I really do want the world to get better, and I have high hopes.

I want to be aware of the energy around me and how I am contributing to that energy.

I want to laugh more (lots more) and worry less (much less).
I want to feel more free, love more free, and be kinder (again, unless you are a drama-monger in which case I will not be kind to you).

I want to see the world and be more open minded. I not only want to be more open minded in reference to travel and new cultures, I want to be more open minded to many many things (again, except for drama mongers).

I want to do more things that make me happy with abandon and gusto.

And last but most certainly not least, I wish these sweet sneaks came in my size:
How hot are those kicks? Ernie and Burt and Grover! I totally want them.

Thank you to all of you for making my 2008 great.

Here is wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year Full of Love and Laughter!

(shoe photo from a Finish Line catalog and Dear Finish Line: Please make these in a size 8 ladies. Thanks in advance)