I'm finishing up the year 2012 by watching a movie with the kids. Usually I use movie time to accomplish tasks in another part of the house, but tonight I wanted to hang out with them. We're watching The Lion King - yes, teenagers included - and as I'm trying to pull together one last post for the year, a phrase from the movie, "Hakuna matata,." sticks in my head.
It means "no worries" (sure, go ahead and sing it) and as I think back on the past year, I haven't felt real great about the past few months, but there were some high points that should not be passed over.
Here are my top three posts from the past year I'm trying to come to terms with:
1. My silver highlights will soon be out of season, and they are multiplying with a vengeance. For now, I will let them continue to grow, and try be content with my aging.
2. The first day of school did seem to set a negative tone, but I am thankful for the break to reset for January.
3. I didn't meet some of my big goals I set, such as my last marathon. (If you'd like to see my recap, you can find it here.)
The highlights of the year that helped me focus on personal progress:
1. The little things that give me hope with my children.
2. Tears from watching my children grow and succeed.
3. Putting action to my dreams as a writer, and completing my first draft of my first book. Even though this goal was hit pretty hard with my schedule the past few months, I will not let it die.
My general attitude I will carry into next year is:
No worries.
I'm a work in progress.
I'm moving forward.
