2008! Hah!
I'm on a break from Mike's at the moment - really super-enjoying recharging some pretty depleted batteries and remembering how to stop for a while. It's not easy for me to stop, I can tell you, I'm a bit of a twitchy, wriggly, do-ey type of gal. But I've been trying. I've been op-shopping and eating and drinking and talking under the blankets and watching episode after episode of MAD MEN and trying to settle down a bit. In my own twitchy way.
I really DID want to pop in and say 'Goodbye' to the year that was. I'm not one for resolutions, I must admit. I prefer to look back at all the good stuff that has happened - and make one big rule for the coming year.
'Improve'
I figure that that's what it's all about for me - improving my life in various ways - and I think that things change over the year and I need a bit of room for movement - so one big fudgy positive word allows plenty of flexibility. Sometimes I think those big lists of must-dos made under pressure on New Year's Eve can make you feel like a bit of doofus if you don't achieve them. And I'm not into the doofus thing. I'm more into the adorable, clever and nice kind of thing. Or I try to be. Probably it doesn't work out all the time... but hey, I try.
Maybe it would also be nice for you to take the 'resolution' list making time - and instead make a list of all the good things about 2008. Looking forward is great, but don't forget to check out all the great stuff you achieved this year. Don't be continually on the hop looking for more, but take some time to see how good you've already been! Do you know what I mean?!
Sometimes the most important human things like time, happiness, health, love and growth are what all those lists break down to anyway. And you can make BIG gains in tiny ways in those areas - and perhaps in ways only known to you. And sometimes tiny yet big things like that can't quite be explained on a regular old list of resolutions. Because they are MUCH too important to be relegated to messy writing with a check box sidled up alongside it. Or maybe you have neat writing. But you get what I mean, right?
So go easy on yourself and have another chocolate biscuit, ditch the check-boxes and tickle someone... or something like that.
Wishing you a wonderful year full of goodness and improvement and fun times. You guys are great and I like you lots.
xx Pip
I'm on a break from Mike's at the moment - really super-enjoying recharging some pretty depleted batteries and remembering how to stop for a while. It's not easy for me to stop, I can tell you, I'm a bit of a twitchy, wriggly, do-ey type of gal. But I've been trying. I've been op-shopping and eating and drinking and talking under the blankets and watching episode after episode of MAD MEN and trying to settle down a bit. In my own twitchy way.
I really DID want to pop in and say 'Goodbye' to the year that was. I'm not one for resolutions, I must admit. I prefer to look back at all the good stuff that has happened - and make one big rule for the coming year.
'Improve'
I figure that that's what it's all about for me - improving my life in various ways - and I think that things change over the year and I need a bit of room for movement - so one big fudgy positive word allows plenty of flexibility. Sometimes I think those big lists of must-dos made under pressure on New Year's Eve can make you feel like a bit of doofus if you don't achieve them. And I'm not into the doofus thing. I'm more into the adorable, clever and nice kind of thing. Or I try to be. Probably it doesn't work out all the time... but hey, I try.
Maybe it would also be nice for you to take the 'resolution' list making time - and instead make a list of all the good things about 2008. Looking forward is great, but don't forget to check out all the great stuff you achieved this year. Don't be continually on the hop looking for more, but take some time to see how good you've already been! Do you know what I mean?!
Sometimes the most important human things like time, happiness, health, love and growth are what all those lists break down to anyway. And you can make BIG gains in tiny ways in those areas - and perhaps in ways only known to you. And sometimes tiny yet big things like that can't quite be explained on a regular old list of resolutions. Because they are MUCH too important to be relegated to messy writing with a check box sidled up alongside it. Or maybe you have neat writing. But you get what I mean, right?
So go easy on yourself and have another chocolate biscuit, ditch the check-boxes and tickle someone... or something like that.
Wishing you a wonderful year full of goodness and improvement and fun times. You guys are great and I like you lots.
xx Pip
I'm so glad you're enjoying the nothing. Hope your night is happy & relaxed.
ReplyDeleteYay for improving in 2009. I haven't made any specific resolutions either, just want to take the time to do a few good things and enjoy the good life. Cheers!
ReplyDeletehave a happy, safe & fun new years pip, I imagine 2009 will be a big & exciting one for you :-)
ReplyDeletesee you next year!
i could not get enough of madmen. sime and i watched both series in something like 2 weeks. i love love love it and in the latest BUST there is an article on madwomen of the 60's advertising, good read.
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Me too, Mad Men was very addictive over at my place, glad you're into it too! Now I'm onto Studio 60, written by the West Wing guy, can't tear myself away, I can feel my rear getting bigger with all the sitting and eating chocolate!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished blogging about resolutions too and then clicked on Mikes and you made it make sense. I have loved your blog this year - it has encouraged me to start my own and given me so much to see, do and enjoy. Here's to a fun 2009!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful resolution, Pip! Thank you for Brown Owls and a marvellous 2008, and for all your support and encouragement (and thank you for thanking me in your little list over there on the side - I am very touched!). Here's to an excellent 2009!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a happy and crafty 2009! I your fabulousness continues for many years - I am sure it will
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Pip! What a great post. I look forward to seeing what 2009 has in store for Mikes and for you! Thank you for all your support in 2008 :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! I think that Improve is a great rule for 2009, as long as you are not too hard on yourself. You are pretty fantastic the way you are!
ReplyDelete2008 for me is the year that I started blogging and discovered the amazing, creative, inspiring bloggers that are now a part of my daily life. My life is richer for knowing "Meet Me at Mike's" and I thank you for that!
Thanks for the reminder to look back on all the good things that have happened over the past year. It's all too easy to forget it altogether and start planning for the next one.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family :)
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Thanks for all your hard work and inspiration this year. Hope to visit your store in 2009. All the very best to you and your family for the new year x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Pip and family! Hope it's a super shiny year for yaw'll and that you have a super great break. x
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