don't let the door hit you in the ass...

It's that night. New Year's Eve.

Turn the calendar page. Start fresh. Opportunity awaits.

Even though it's largely symbolic, it's a great time to say, "So long, sucker!" to 2008.

I am not sad to see this year, the worst on record for me, get the hell out of dodge.

Passing into a new year is a great time to re-evaluate and stay focused on better times ahead: emotionally, physically and financially.

There are no guarantees. Never are. But I do think by writing down concepts now and being able to review and adjust throughout the year is a great way to stay on track.

So I am just going to make a promise to myself to keep healing. To keep trying to do better and be a better person. A better mom, a better friend. A better Christian.

I will improve my health and make all that entails a priority.

I will read more, write more and listen more.

I will take more risks, be more open-minded to new experiences and try not to look backwards quite so often.

I will enjoy the gift of life to the fullest extent possible.

No guarantees. But the quickest route to failing is to never even try.

Happy, amazing and wonderful 2009. I am glad to have you along for the ride.