Hello 2012!!!

A New Year.

It is a time for new beginnings. To start fresh. 

The perfect time to say, 'HELLO'!

I am so excited for 2012. This year is going to be life changing for me. I just know it. Yesterday I said good bye to many things. Saying good bye and closing the door only means one thing...lots of open windows and doors. I am choosing to focus on the opportunities and to not stare longingly at the closed doors.

Please help me say HELLO to the following...

• My Bucket/Life list: I started writing out my list a few months ago. I currently have 45 items on that list. I want to start checking them off!
• Furthering my education: more on this as it unfolds
• Blogging: A continuation of my personal style diary and new partnerships.
• Dating and the possibility of a new relationship: I am not going to be scared to get out there and find someone special. The whole dating process is unsettling. I have never been a good "dater". So this should be interesting. P.S. If anyone knows Ryan Gosling or Garrett Hedlund can you send them my way? Thanks ;)
• Making the most of the people and friendships in my life: going out, trying new things, spending time, taking pictures and being in the moment.
• 30 by 30: I have made the decision to lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday in May. I have a personal trainer and I have been working out 3-5x a week. I have never been able to lose that much weight. It WILL happen. AND then I will drag my skinny ass to Cabo and party the week away. :)
• Acceptance: of myself, people in my life and people that I meet. Respecting and understanding who they are and loving them for it. I cannot change or fix people, nor should I want to. I think we all will be much happier! ;)

I want to make it clear that none of these are "resolutions".

This is my future. I am making a conscious decision to live a happier, healthier life. Period! 

HAPPY Happy New Year!
I hope that 2012 is the year that you are most blessed.