Happy Yule

It's been a long time since I've written again. The up's and down's of life, have taken me quite by surprise, and I have failed to update. The shortest day of the year is upon us right now, which brings around a birth of new light and a new year, filled with new hopes, and new dreams.

This year has been particularly hard for myself, and some of the people in my life. I have had numberous financial setbacks, career setbacks, child rearing setbacks, personal setbacks, as well as financial gains, career gains, child rearing gains, and personal gains. All is in balance again.

I have been fortunate to share the better portion this year with someone who is truly amazing. I am so thankful for the presence he has in our life, and he's shown me that anything is possible, with his full love, and support.

My 2012 will start out with an exciting adventure - After 9 years, I am going back to school. I have been accepted into a full time program, with helping people as my bottom line. It is also the time of year where people start considering their resolutions for the year ahead of them. I have contemplated quite a few of them over the last year.

This years resolutions include, but are not limited to:

-Donation of time to a worthwhile charity or organization. I would like to contribue 12 hours a month within my own community. (my minds on Habitat for Humanity and boys & girls club)

-Donation of money to a worthwhile charity or organization. I would like to contribue 25 dollars a month to a worthwhile charity or oganization, that is reputible, and one where the money goes where it should.

-The gradual and hopefully complete removal of wheat products from mine and Alex's life.

-The continuation of my physical improvement at the gym.

-The addition of regular yoga classes, however, I may wait until Yoga in the Park returns.

-Furthered committment to the shaping of my Daughter. including regular lessons/extra cirricular activities.

-Furthered committment to my own, and my daughters spiritual growth.

-Reduction in electronic useage. (not including work related useage)

-Working on being less of a homebody.

-Being more spontaneous.
.. and last but not least

Taking a weekend get-away without anything electronic with my love.


So on that note, can anyone recommend a worthwhile charity that should get my 25 dollars a month?