2010!

Dear Rural Mom,

First, I'd like to start off by saying how much I LOVE the new look of our blog :)

Second, I am in dire need of getting some thoughts down in writing . .the context of your post below and the question you posed to me are exactly what's running through my mind right now . . . forcing me to stay awake.

2010. Wow! The start of a new decade.

You hit the nail on the head Rural Mom . . we are both going to be venturing out on new, exciting, and scary roads this year. I almost can't wait to look back and reflect! LoL How is that for getting ahead of myself?

So to answer your question below, I have alot of goals this year for sure. But you said it perfectly already. My main goal is to become reaquainted with my heart. With who I am. Face down the parts of me I need to change and embrace the parts that scare the heck out of me. Develop confidence in my choices. In my actions.

At the end of this year . .I want to be able to pull myself out of the pile of emotions and changes I'm currently treading through and reveal ME. Of course you'll have to stay tuned to learn just who or what exactly I mean by "ME" . . that part I'm still trying to figure out :)

And aside from that internal journey? I want to embark on some pretty gnarly adventures :) horseback riding lessons, hiking, rock climbing, skiing . . .maybe even piano lessons and cooking lessons to round me out a bit. I sure do wish you and I lived closer. I'd not only make you teach me a new word each day . . but I'd make you teach me how to become a better cook!

By the way Rural Mom . .it's about time you start putting more focus on your writing :) Oh and congratulations on your 25th Anniversary!! And as far as becoming an empty nester . . I look forward to hearing about your experience through that. What you and your husband are able to "re-learn" about each other . .as a couple and as individuals.

In a sense . .we are both empty nesters this year. No one to really take care of but ourselves (of course your hubby needs some lovin . .but you get what I'm saying right?). I know I'm only 27 but I can't remember the last time I only had to worry about myself. Ever since I was little I remember worrying and protecting and fretting over my sister and my dad . . much like a little mother hen. And then I got married and he just fit right into my little coven of people to take care of.

Somewhere along the way . .I lost myself. I look forward to finding her again.

So here is to Me and You . .the exciting things we may discover and/or rediscover!

How exciting!!!











xoxo,
Yuppie Girl