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Noah and I said farewell to 2013 snuggled up in bed, asleep. We both have colds, and after working yesterday neither of us felt up for going out last night. I think it was a fitting way to end it -- 2013 was the year of sinus infections and a new home, so of course we spent time with both on the 31st.
I haven't come up with any pithy, straightforward New Year Resolutions, but I guess I'd like to leave behind the challenges we faced in 2013 and continue our journey in a more positive direction. I'd like to work less -- you know, just keeping it at a more reasonable 5 days a week, and leaving more time for things like writing, photography, dog training, horseback riding, reading, hiking, and time at home with the family. I'd like to gain a little more financial freedom, whether this is gained by selling Ringo and/or finding a new job (I'm guessing the former is more likely), and to be able to pay off most of my non-house debt, and allow for more saving, more money to travel, and more of a safety net. I'd like to help Lou learn to be a more relaxed, carefree dog, and maybe help myself learn some of the same skills while we're at it. I'd like to nurture my existing friendships a little better, and try to gain some new chums -- no easy feat for an introvert.
Overall I'd like to continue my seemingly endless pursuit of happiness, and keep working towards making positive changes in my life to help me be a happier, warmer, more compassionate individual.
Cheers to 2014!
I haven't come up with any pithy, straightforward New Year Resolutions, but I guess I'd like to leave behind the challenges we faced in 2013 and continue our journey in a more positive direction. I'd like to work less -- you know, just keeping it at a more reasonable 5 days a week, and leaving more time for things like writing, photography, dog training, horseback riding, reading, hiking, and time at home with the family. I'd like to gain a little more financial freedom, whether this is gained by selling Ringo and/or finding a new job (I'm guessing the former is more likely), and to be able to pay off most of my non-house debt, and allow for more saving, more money to travel, and more of a safety net. I'd like to help Lou learn to be a more relaxed, carefree dog, and maybe help myself learn some of the same skills while we're at it. I'd like to nurture my existing friendships a little better, and try to gain some new chums -- no easy feat for an introvert.
Overall I'd like to continue my seemingly endless pursuit of happiness, and keep working towards making positive changes in my life to help me be a happier, warmer, more compassionate individual.
Cheers to 2014!