Well, Sweeties (sigh), now that the beautiful insanity of
the holiday season has finally come to an end, I thought it would be a good
time to take a bit of inventory. I’ve
checked closets (which are now clean) and kitchen pantries (which are not
clean). I’ve rearranged furniture and
rid my home of items that no longer serve me in order to make room for items
that do (thank you, Santa!). I’ve
semi-fasted, semi-jogged, and am semi-eating organically.
I guess you could say I’m semi-ready for new beginnings.
I don’t make resolutions and I certainly don’t encourage you
to do so.
Intentions are more my bag, for I find that I’m more accountable
when I intend to do something rather
than when I resolve to do it. Does
that make sense? I didn’t think so….
2012 proved to be an interesting year for me. I think I experienced some sort of an awakening. Things that bugged me this time last year don’t
seem to bug me anymore. For example:
-I actually enjoy a bit of chaos with regard to my work
schedule. Need a dress for tonight’s
party? No problem! Need to drop your child off for additional
tutoring? Do it! Need to reschedule your
appointment? No problem – how does
Thursday work for you? I’m not too terribly bound by a set schedule
these days.
-Sometimes taking a stand for what you feel is right can
lead to one big goose egg. I’ve learned
not to expel too much energy trying to right the wrongs of others; I’m
learning to simply trust that the powers-that-be will fix things that need
fixing, especially when it comes to dark forces that are beyond my power – or mental
grasp.
- My subscription to Vogue has expired, and I’ve yet to renew
it. I’ve collected the fashion bible for
many years, but honestly –I just can’t wrap my head around Anna Wintour’s game
anymore. Yes, fashion is important, but
I like real fashion for real people and want to save real money when styling
myself and others. I don’t need Vogue, or any other fashion mag, telling
me what the trends are – I’d prefer to make my own.
-Sitting and staring off into space is cool. I no longer set the timer while I do it (‘Oh,
gosh! Timer’s gone off. I must get
started on (insert random, usually work-related activity here’).
Balance, I suppose, is what’s been lacking in my
inventory. A clean and orderly closet in
which to store my beloved wardrobe is important. An organized kitchen pantry? Not so much.
Time to sit quietly with a cup of tea and enjoy good music – important. Sitting at the table with a stack of fashion
magazines while jotting down notes – not so much. Going to bed early and enjoying a solid night’s
sleep – important. Hitting community do’s
in order to hobnob with folks whose ideals may or may not be aligned with mine –
not so much.
Sweet simplicity.
Take an inventory, and see if you’ve got it. If so, well done! If not, think about it….
Beth Newman
Look, feel, and LIVE your absolute best!
