2008-2009 Recap, Part 1
So here we are, back in Ontario. What a year it’s been… up and down… up and down. We have supported and loved each other through several defining events this past year and we will hopefully get the chance to sit down and ponder the past year over the next little while. I think we will still keep this blog going because it will be a good way for us to “memoire” about the past year.
For now, I will start this part of my recap by looking forward – with a list of small things that I want to remember to incorporate into my every day life:
1) Drink more water during the day.
2) Do push-ups or sit-ups when I’m upset or angry, rather than sit in a corner and cry (this one was Drew’s idea!)
3) Try a new vegetable dish every week (inspired by Julie & Julia, excellent movie, and with the desire to become more creative with our 5-10 a day)
4) Write a little every day – my own personal “memoire”… not necessarily for anyone else to see, but a good way for me to document life, what I like, what I don’t like, what’s working, what’s not and make sense of it!
5) Spend quality time with the people I love – we missed having our family and friends close by when we were in Philly. Made me realize (even more strongly) how important these connections are to me. Now with several people so close by, I don’t have an excuse (except maybe their busy schedules!)
More to come… I’m moving into new territory – “temporary retirement”, career crossroads, family growth potential. I am loved, I am lucky, and I can make a good contribution to this world! I’ll get there.
Until next time, enjoy your veggies (i’ll post some of the winning recipes!!)
Nadine
