...and a happy new year Print
Saturday, 16 December 2006
Yes, we really are reaching the years turning & it's always so full of craziness. There seems to be more people everywhere. All queuing, stressing, spending, rushing...


I've decided to take everything back a notch instead. I feel I've achieved so much this year & I really want to celebrate it. I still have things to do, many T-shirts to print & a couple more repertoires to learn before we set off on our way up to Wollongong for the family Christmas. But slowly, slowly, I'll work steadily. Remembering to stop. And to laugh. And to grab a hug from whoevers convenient when the opportunity presents itself.

I can now play Salsa, I' m no longer scared of 11/8 & I can do the Tennesee Walking Step (albeit very slowly!) I'm a Dev'lish Mary, a lawnmower & a Salsista, & I have another Jigzag album & a national Folk Award to my name. All things that weren't dreamed of this time last year.

There have also been more subtle but in many ways much tougher personal changes. I have begun to implement boundaries in areas of my life that have been lacking. I have been learning how to say things like "No,",  "I feel scared when...", "I felt hurt when you..." & "I need at least this much money to commit to that". 

Thank you to all of you who have helped me through these things, in particular Andy & Cathy for their generosity that seems to have no limits, Maree for her big heart & Steve for his never ending patience, understanding & universe sized love.

Happy New Year.
I hope to see you some place soon.
~liz
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