happy new year

a new year, a new start and new intentions.

if i were to base how i felt while entering into the new year to how the new year would go.. it would be a mixture of pure joy, a big smile, surrounded with great friends, blurred vision and my face in the sink. yes, classy. and once again a reminder to eat a bigger meal before going into full celebration mode. so i will select the 'pure joy' for my attitude in entering this new year. as usual, i am in hopes the new year is even better, healthier and happier ! the past year was an interesting one... some of the biggest changes of my life occurred: being courageous, making big decisions, moving to the city, starting a new school, facing new challenges, becoming more independent...  but it has also been full of some of the greatest times spent with friends. overall, a very memorable year.

with that, my holidays have come to an end.. and what a wonderful couple weeks at home. i got to see all my family, eat delicious meals and enjoy their company. i was surrounded by lovely christmas decorations and a golden tree.  i got to be a child again and play, fight and annoy my sister and brother to death. i worked a lot.. which was much needed. the couple days i did have off, i slept in past noon and felt like a champion. i spent many evenings catching up with friends, many who are still in town, or who ones came back from college - it was refreshing to catch up. i spent my weekends with more friends, whether it was going out, staying in, accomplishing the pub crawl, or celebrating the season and new year.. there were so many good memories made! i also managed to spend a couple painful days melted to my couch.  and at the end of it all.. it was a good holiday. i was quite pleased to spend time with all the wonderful people in my life. so with a good ending to 2011, i remind myself to continue the good feeling into 2012.

im back in the city, and the shock of the holidays being over has hit me. tonight i have had a lazy night.. and tomorrow the hustle and bustle of my life begins again.. classes, homework, studio time, research! acad and calgary treat me well this semester! for the new year my goals are to keep biking, draw more, keep writing everyday and eat healthier (i love you farmers market). Cheers to beginning 2012!