A NEW YEAR.

I have no complaints about 2011. it was an incredible year for me in every way. it's a little scary, actually, to feel this lucky, but I figure I should consciously appreciate this feeling while I have it. Brian and I hit our financial goals in order to be able to quit our jobs, pack up our lives and jet off on a big adventure. I hit a whole new level with my photography (while knowing I've got a long way to go, but appreciating the journey) and was confident enough to take the leap into making it my full-time career. I get to spend every day with this man who loves and adores me (the feeling is mutual) and we get to plan this trip together with the glee of two little kids building a fort in the woods. seriously, what did I spend time complaining about?

I still think I can do better.

this trip to southeast asia is going to be life-changing. I cannot wait to explore these incredible countries & cultures. it's almost hard for me to talk about, I'm so freaking excited. then when we return and would normally enter into the confused depression that is typical of people returning from a great journey, we get to start a new life in a new place with a new perspective. and for me, the anticipation of getting this business off the ground is huge. I have so many ideas and thoughts and goals. after asia, I'm going to hit the ground running in a big way.

I've got no excuses for being unhappy or grumpy. ever. which brings me to 2012. I resolve:

. to take nothing for granted and appreciate the billion ways that I am lucky
. to either lose the measly 15 pounds that bother me, or shut the hell up about it and be happy
. to spend the time and energy to make & find beauty around me (visually and mentally)
. to kick ass with this business, because it's just me and there is nobody holding me back

bring it on, new year.