Another set of resolutions.
If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that each year I make birthday resolutions. (Thanks for reading, btw!) For those of you new to my blog...guess what?? I make birthday resolutions each year.
Now that we're all caught up...
More and more, it seems that the secret to having any semblance of a good life...at least a life in Kathyland...is for me to listen to my gut feelings. It's a lesson I've learned time and time again...when I listen, good things happen. When I don't, not so good things happen. Pretty simple, right?
I've also had plenty of practice knowing what is a REAL gut feeling...and what is the feeling that I want to be a gut feeling, but isn't. And won't. And never will be. It's tough at times. But ultimately, if I really put my best interest at the forefront, I manage to do what's right for me.
This year I ventured out of my shell a little more than normal. Now you may wonder 'what's that all about'? Kath's usually pretty much outgoing and up for a great adventure. That would be partly true. Lots of times I am. But an equal amount of time I want to stay in, vege, think, dream and disconnect. The problem is, if I do too much of that I start to sink into hermitudiness (made up word), which isn't a good place for me to be.
This year saw me getting more involved in
Ignite Boulder, in Tweetups, in meeting people IRL that I only knew on Twitter or Facebook. Getting more involved in work-related areas. I took more risks, both professionally and personally. I disagreed more. I listened more. I tried to live genuinely each day....more in the moment...more aware. I said WTF more. Laughed a hell of a lot more. Tried to see other's perspectives way more than before. I said yes when I needed to and wasn't afraid to say no, even tho that is never easy for me to say.
I took another huge risk and decided to get a roommate. Then shortly after getting a roommate, decided to attempt selling my house during a time when not a lot of homes were selling. My gut told me to go for it, so even tho it was scary (holy shit, was it scary!!) and wound up being expensive at times, I did it. After 7 attempts at closing the sale, it took the 8th time. Living close to work is my reward, which I am loving on a daily basis.
Probably the hardest part of the year was asking for and being open to receiving help. Not just once or twice but many times. Learned lots of lessons and have a whole new outlook on the art of giving and receiving.
Although I've always been fairly confident in myself and my abilities, this year I came into a new level of self-confidence. I know I will land on my feet, no matter what happens. I know my housing situations will work themselves out and I will find what I need to have and have to need. I've developed an amazing group of friends that have my total trust, respect and a tons of love. I have a job I truly adore & co-workers that amaze & impress me every day. And while I'm no where near perfect, I am perfectly Kath.
And I'm fine with that. More than fine.
Still? This post is about resolutions.
So for the next 365 days, I have 3 resolutions. Wanna hear them? Looks like you have no choice.
They are :
#1-To make my physical/mental/emotional health a priority
#2-To be in my next house by my next birthday
#3-Keep listening...always keep listening
Thanks for reading, thanks for caring, thanks for being my friend. I can't wait to see what this next year holds.
Kath xo :-)
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