Fresh Starts

So how did you spend your new years? I had two back to back shows of Hello Dolly in the Theater and then managed to squeeze in a bit of partying at a WG party. All and all and epic night. I shed many tears thinking about my family and loved ones but was grateful to have so many people around me to bring in the new year with. The party was comprised of an eclectic mix of artists, students and fellow colleagues and I had a wonderful time. I was just remembering how I celebrated last year. I was in Ottawa, chilling in a hot tub, beer in hand and saw some beautiful fireworks shoot off at 12 a.m. It was the best new years of my LIFE and to be honest, I don't think it can ever be topped.

There is so much I want to write about. I haven't posted in ages because life has just been so damn busy. I have had many ups and downs - luckily mostly good times - but 2012 was a draining year. As some of you might have known I turned 30 on December 24th. I was so lucky that I got to fly home for this monumental event. Unfortunately one imperative person was unable to attend, but sometimes life just goes that way. My day was filled with lots of love, happiness and family emotions. I am so blessed with such a beautiful and loving family. They have supported me since I took my first breath of air, and for that I am eternally grateful.

Turning 30 was a biggie, but celebrating new years in Germany was HUGE for me. I have become very good friends with a fellow work colleague named Pawel and we went together with my friend Michelle. We partied pretty hardy, and I had a slight melt down at 12 a.m when I realized that I was completely separated from anything familiar. I frantically tried calling my family,  and all other important people. No one picked up, and I cried. But then I quickly got over it because I realized I was so damn lucky to be around PEOPLE and kind and generous ones that were making my new years special. I pulled myself together, had a couple drinks and ended up having a spectacular time. Definitely a memory to hold on to.

Anyway, now for a little spaß. Guess what my new years resolution is? My big promise to myself this year is that I want to stretch more. Yes, I know this sounds utterly ridiculous and I'm sorry I'm not trying to stop world hunger, or cure cancer (all of which I hope someone else tries to do!) I really don't like how tight my body feels. I love yoga and I want to commit to doing something good for myself every day and I think stretching could be that thing. All it takes it 10 minutes in the morning and then again at night. I can do this.

I feel that this post is really lame, but truthfully I'm feeling very strung out and brain dead. I wanted to write and get back on this blog wagon.

Happy New Year to all.