RIP

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.-Anatole France

Today, we lay to rest the previous year. In that spirit, I lay to rest the person I was, in search of a more desirable version. Try as I might, some of my behaviors/patterns/mindsets refuse to be altered. But I am choosing to concentrate on my successes.
I've lost some weight and I feel better. If I fail to lose more, I will not lament it. I've crossed a few things off my 101/1001 (and must finish it before the conclustion of 2010!). Since I created it, 45 items have been crossed off. A few are in the works or are half way done (like my list of 101 things that make me happy). I have matured a little in respect to relationships, and have learned to just let go. I let go of the previous pain and the impossible expectations I have imposed on the people that I desire to surround myself with. I know some bad behaviors have crept into my psyche as a result of those expectations and past offenses. Correcting, or at least tempering, them is part of my goal in this new year.
I am looking forward to another year long conclusion, and realized that shortly after THAT one, another anniversary will occur, and yet another. I will try to mark those dates later in my blog with entries devoted to them, and any others I can resonably remember.
As this year ended, I reflected on how far I'd come, and where I want to go. I still have "homework" to finish to help me find my career path (with help from dear, beloved friends). Overall, as I've said before, I think the last year has been a success.
Hope as this year ends, the new one brings you more joy and less stress.