Tuesday, January 7, 2014

My word for the year: Change

Cuba 2013 - bird mansion

I could not have been happier to see 2013 finish. It was a challenging year of "learning" patience,  dealing with disappointment, and facing overwhelming difficulties. There were a lot of positive things too, but I felt completely paralyzed by the difficult things I had a hard time seeing the good.

When 2014 headed our way, I started to feel like something was coming. The first few days showed me exactly what it would be: change.  Two days in and things were already different -- and in a good way. Suddenly, the things that pressed me to the ground were feeling less heavy and more manageable.

I made a decision. This change would not be an isolated incident. It would carry over into everything. Life would be different and possible and exhilarating. 2014 would be the year where change is possible.

Changes in career:

  • I've been contracted to do an agency assessment in my chosen field. I'd done a few things like this about 10 years ago and felt I wanted to branch out that way again. I'm excited and nervous and hopeful. I get to travel to 5 different communities and meet a ton of new people and I cannot wait.
  • There have been two big changes in my office which will have very positive effects.  There are still many areas of concern, but this is a step in the right direction.
Changes in personal growth:
  • I signed up for a writing course. It's year long and online and I could not be more excited. I'm looking forward to learning more about writing -- be it essays, reports, blog posts, fiction -- I cannot wait to get better at it all.
  • My wonderful husband, The Guy, gave me a 3 month pass to a yoga studio. I've enjoyed Yoga since I tried it via the Wii, but I wanted to go further and learn more. I'm thrilled. 
Changes in home:
  • Our new house will be ready in the spring. We are starting to make plans for paint colours, kitchen cupboards, lighting, etc. I'm excited to do the planning, but will be more excited to get in, get organized, and get settled.
There will be more changes. I am determined to grow and adapt and learn. And, I cannot wait.




10 comments:

  1. This is SO EXCITING! Glad to hear about all the changes moving in the right direction.

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  2. Those are such great changes!! A writing course? Ah, that sounds like something I would love to do (but would be to chicken to join unless someone made me, haha). Looking forward to hearing all about your progress and experience. Have fun with the yoga lessons!!

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    1. Wynn Anne suggested the writing course and I'm so glad I'm doing it! You should sign up for something like that. Online it's so much less stress.

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  3. Now that is a post to start the year off right. Love you, girl.

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    1. Love you too, Pops! (Accidentally wrote poops. Ooops!)

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  4. That old saying a change is as good as a rest has some firm footing. There is something invigorating about big changes! Can't wait to see your new house, but would LOVE to see it prior to being painted and cupboarded and furnished. I really like before and after things!

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    1. I will go take some pictures and show you. The inside is a bit tougher to take pictures but it looks neat.

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  5. Change is a good word! Keeps things fresh and allows for growth. Best of luck in 2014.

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  6. All the best for a wonderful 2014, change is good!

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