Dear Myself,

This year you are going to accomplish even more than last. You are going to grow so very much and become even more happy than you already are. You are going to learn and learn and learn. You are going to use all the lessons you have learned in 2009 for 2010 and beyond. You are going to finally start sewing dammit! You are going to paint more. You are going to solidify your relationships. You are going to be more loving than you already are. The world can always use more love :). You are going to get rid or your freaking debt already. You are going to be ready for anything. Why to all of this? Because I said so. It is about time!

xo
Love Yourself.

The in-between

Somewhere in between last year and this year I have learned how to know when enough is enough. I guess I have just grown up enough to stand up for myself and say: "That is just not okay!" I have learned when to speak up, and when not to. I have learned when it is worth hanging on, and when it is not. I have learned who I want to keep around me in my life and who I don't. I have learned who treats me well, and who doesn't. Thank-goodness. It has taken out the guess work. I am so very lucky. I have so many friends who I love and who love me. I have an amazing family on my side and on Jordan's. I love life :)

All I want for Christmas... and every other day!

I wish I could paint every single day. While I am in school I have not had the energy to put enough time towards painting. Granted, I have been painting this last year more than most... but it is like an obsession. I want more! I want to paint forever. I am in the middle of one of my electives and all I can think about is painting. I would like to finish the paintings I have on the go. Finish the 4 other paintings that I have promised to friends, and then get at least 15 ready for a spring show as well as my portfolio. I know this is my calling. When am I going to make it a priority? Soon I hope!