I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me how every day seems to be blending together into one long stream of typing, laughing and thoughtful contemplation. There are ideas floating around in my head that I can’t seem to capture fast enough. But compared to December, this will do. Last month I was just itching to get started with things that I’m so excited about and wish I could mention here. It’s funny how what “is” seems like old news once there is a shiny new-ness right around the corner.

I wasn’t excited for this year. There has been so much economic speculation these last few months and it doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon. I avoided mainstream news before because it felt as though every news item was about an accident or traumatic event. Now I avoid it because if I spend any concerted amount of time reading about how awful things really are, I want to start breathing into a paper bag and hide under the couch.

I’m focusing on the small wins, little battles, and things that are in my control. The rest, I will cautiously observe and try not to think about too much. There are more important things on the agenda.