One year ago today, my dad called our place first thing in the morning to say that he had a feeling that 2007 was going to be a really good year for us. And it was! Now, a year later, I can look back on the year with a bit of perspective and bid it farewell with the fondest of memories.
At midnight, we looked out our patio window at the fireworks going off over Parliament Hill and it occured to me how many mixed emotions must be had regarding the new year. As I listened to people down the street greet 2008 with drunken cheers and laughter, I can only imagine that some must feel sheer relief at having survived a year that took everything out of them. I'm sure that many people struggled in 2007 and others experienced some of the best moments of their lives. Like all other things though, the sun will rise and set on yet another day, and we must welcome the new year with the same inevitability of each season.
For Steve and I, 2007 came as a wave. 2006 was challenging for a number of reasons and in turn, we embraced 2007 with the kind of gratitude that only comes when you don't have a whole lot more to give. While the year was mild and rather undramatic, we were grateful for this because every now and then, riding the wave and letting the ocean do the work is exactly what you need. It's a good thing that we both know how to surf!
Looking back, the year possessed many joyous moments; we bought our house and have witnessed its construction since the foundation. We were blessed to greet two beautiful new children to the world; Miles and Virginie. We made glorious new friends and found the strength to let go of others. We celebrated the amazing union of Heather and Roberta and watched Baby Rohan embrace his first year, despite its road blocks along the way.
Personally, I found a degree of peacefulness this year that I have longed yearned for. I achieved one thing on my list of "100 things to do before I die"...being a pace bunny for the Ottawa Race Weekend. I made incredible new friends this past year and reconnected with old ones (thank you Facebook!). I learned hard lessons...AGAIN!
As I begin the first day of 2008, it's hard not to do so with great anticipation. Any new start is exciting but, this year in particular, holds great potential for Steve and I. We move into our new home in six weeks. We are going on the trip of a lifetime six weeks after that and I'm quite certain that the adventures of 2008 aren't going to stop there!
Sometimes you just open your eyes in the morning and know that the world is exactly as it should be!
To all of my friends, family and anyone else who "stops by" from time to time...I wish you a year of health, wealth and happiness. A year of adventure, prosperity and hopefully, you will find that perfect wave and ride it until the ocean deems it time to find a new surfboard!!
Happy New Year!
At midnight, we looked out our patio window at the fireworks going off over Parliament Hill and it occured to me how many mixed emotions must be had regarding the new year. As I listened to people down the street greet 2008 with drunken cheers and laughter, I can only imagine that some must feel sheer relief at having survived a year that took everything out of them. I'm sure that many people struggled in 2007 and others experienced some of the best moments of their lives. Like all other things though, the sun will rise and set on yet another day, and we must welcome the new year with the same inevitability of each season.
For Steve and I, 2007 came as a wave. 2006 was challenging for a number of reasons and in turn, we embraced 2007 with the kind of gratitude that only comes when you don't have a whole lot more to give. While the year was mild and rather undramatic, we were grateful for this because every now and then, riding the wave and letting the ocean do the work is exactly what you need. It's a good thing that we both know how to surf!
Looking back, the year possessed many joyous moments; we bought our house and have witnessed its construction since the foundation. We were blessed to greet two beautiful new children to the world; Miles and Virginie. We made glorious new friends and found the strength to let go of others. We celebrated the amazing union of Heather and Roberta and watched Baby Rohan embrace his first year, despite its road blocks along the way.
Personally, I found a degree of peacefulness this year that I have longed yearned for. I achieved one thing on my list of "100 things to do before I die"...being a pace bunny for the Ottawa Race Weekend. I made incredible new friends this past year and reconnected with old ones (thank you Facebook!). I learned hard lessons...AGAIN!
As I begin the first day of 2008, it's hard not to do so with great anticipation. Any new start is exciting but, this year in particular, holds great potential for Steve and I. We move into our new home in six weeks. We are going on the trip of a lifetime six weeks after that and I'm quite certain that the adventures of 2008 aren't going to stop there!
Sometimes you just open your eyes in the morning and know that the world is exactly as it should be!
To all of my friends, family and anyone else who "stops by" from time to time...I wish you a year of health, wealth and happiness. A year of adventure, prosperity and hopefully, you will find that perfect wave and ride it until the ocean deems it time to find a new surfboard!!
Happy New Year!
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