2009: A Year in Review

Ernest Hemingway's life goal was to write one pure, simple sentence, which I understand he never felt he accomplished. Reading his his work makes me realize the value of simplicity. There's no need for complex expressions when something straight-to-the-point will do. It's more honest and inclusive anyway, so why take the energy to be grandiose? Of course, it's not as easy as that. I'm learning that choosing simplicity is work, too. But it feels good, like taking off your constrictive winter coat for the last time after a winter that has lasted much too long. (Note to self: Plan move to Hawaii.) So in my ongoing search for simplicity, we're going to keep this short and sweet.

New Year's Resolutions Kept: One (I did not purchase any books for myself in 2009)

New Year's Resolutions for 2010: 1-) Lose the rest of my pregnancy weight and keep it off. 2-) Write in my journal once a month. 3-) Go somewhere (anywhere) I've never been before. 4-) Finally read Shogun and The Hunt for Red October. 5-) Keep at least one of these resolutions.

Books Read: My Life in France; The Mother in Me; A Train to Potevka; Ballet Shoes; Uglies; Pretties; Specials; Honey, Baby, Sweetheart; Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret

Highlights: giving birth; hanging out in San Francisco with Will and Chris; my baby shower; Will's blessing; refining my knitting skills; learning to budget and coupon; getting to know the wonderful members of my ward; realizing I am not Agent Sidney Bristow (but that I'm pretty OK anyway); realizing in a big way that my attitude determines what I am capable of.