Wrapping It Up

At the ending of every year, I typically reflect on the months beforehand and note those things that I wish I could have done differently.  It's not that I focused more upon regrets than milestones or that my missteps outshined those well taken; I simply always traveled into each new year determined to make the next 365 days better than the last.

This year is different.  I look back on 2011 and am unable to find one single thing that I wouldn't want to repeat: I updated and created a lovely home that I look forward to coming home to every evening; I trained for and completed my first marathon, while in the process becoming the healthiest I have ever been; I married my best friend and am currently carrying our first child; and lastly, I spent the holidays with dear friends and a family that I feel incredibly grateful to be part of. 

Happy New Year, and may each of you find comfort and gratification in the little things.  Those small blessings that are sometimes overlooked may just be what bring the most happiness.