new year.

It has come; a new year once again! 2012 was a big one, with many new starts and challenges, but it was still a great year. I can't wait for 2013! It's only day one, and I know it's gonna be good. I already have so much to look forward to, including getting a new sister in the fall!

I have a new tradition that I started about a year and a half ago. Throughout the year I keep a list of songs that I've liked over the year, and at the end I have a compiled list of songs that give me memories from the whole year. I then make a CD (yes I still listen to those), that I can listen to in my car or wherever. The year 2012 consisted of 37 songs. I'm sure that it'll be fun in future years to look back on these albums and reminisce. So today 2013 has begun!

This past year I also created a list titled "2012 Aspirations", where I listed numerous items that I wanted to do in the year. Almost the whole list was completed! I got a new job, moved out, got a tattoo, coloured my hair (turquoise!), took a dance class, visited a friend in BC (it was long overdue), went fishing, and started a blog (you're reading the very thing!). I also received a new loveable friend, Willow! So many great things. I'm debating whether or not to do the same for the coming year. In some ways bucket lists (which is essentially what it is) are great, because goals can be accomplished, and you're pushed to do things that might not otherwise happen. At the same time, it can cause disappointment. This year my goal is simply to be and stay happy. I don't want material items, people, or planned events to define that. For me, that happiness has to come from within. 2012 was a big year for me, and I don't want to compare 2013 to it, and expect just as much. So for now that list is not going to be made, but I am simply going to live life, and see where it takes me.