new year’s tradition

i've always considered new year's a time to welcome the new year by slapping down a few drinks, but this year i was introduced to a tradition that i thought was worthy of sharing.

ok, here's the easy part, think back about the past year, remember all the good things that happened. all the fun, all the laughter, all the smiles shared with family/friends/loved ones - now be thankful for those times.

now it gets a little harder, remember all the tough times that happened over the past year. think about the pain & suffering that your shared with family/friends/loved ones (or internalized). now for the really hard part - be thankful for those times too. be thankful because we survived those times. our scars, whether on skin or emotional, prove our strength.

i can easily say 2007 was the toughest year of my life & can also easily say that i have loved ones who suffered more than i did, but we made it.

thank you for being there for me when i needed someone, thanks for being my friend.

Happy New Year! Welcome 2008!

now...where's my drink????