Hope 2012 is treating you well thus far. Did you buy a new calendar? I’m still contemplating my options, but would love hearing which ones others chose. I thought about skipping a calendar this year, but now I’m having second thoughts. There’s something really pleasing about the monthly ritual of flipping a beautiful calendar to a new, seasonal page.
If you’re wanting to make some goals for the year ahead, I highly recommend Susannah Conway’s free Unravelling the New Year download. I’ve never done it before but sat down the other night to fill it out, think about last year, make plans for this year. And, finally, made the big step and chose a Word for the Year for the first time.
So what’s my word for 2012?
Fresh.
It’s all about fresh starts. Looking at the world with fresh eyes and stopping to appreciate what’s around me. Taking risks because every morning is fresh and new again. Staying on track. Eating better. Not beating myself up too much.
I’m excited when I think about what lies ahead.
What does 2012 hold for you?
(photo by me last night before hitting the town)
I like writing, photography, reading, music, design, typography, paper products, days in the seventies and sparkly snow, Spanish wine and cans of PBR. I spent a year in Córdoba, Spain, working as a 
I love it. Fresh is a great word for 2012. We’re looking at fresh starts also.
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