I debated on doing the obligatory end-of-year post. In the last week I wrote down a list of all that has happened this year, with the idea I would summarize it here. It turns out, just writing it in my journal was enough, I don’t need to publish a list for effect. It was enough to show me I had an amazing year. A year of transition, of endings and beginnings. A year of wonderful opportunities. In some ways, I’m sad to see 2011 go. As we roll over into the new year, it will be in a year I didn’t live in Italy. 2009, 2010 and 2011 will forever hold that special designation. 2012 will be the year “after Italy.”
Window in Bologna, Italy
But then again, maybe 2012 will earn itself a different designation. As I look at the coming year, I see lots of opportunity. I have some goals, but am leaving space for new ideas to form. I find myself drawn to the concepts of empowerment and connection, and I can feel things shifting to align with these ideas. Stay tuned, there are some new things to come I’ll talk about in the coming days. I’m sure there will be more as the year progresses. That’s the fun of looking forward, you never know what the future will bring. I find myself comfortable, even excited, with that delicious uncertainty.
Window in Ashland, Oregon
Happy New Year to all! Enjoy the last hurrah of 2011 today and the transition into 2012 tomorrow. It’s going to be a very good year, I can feel it!
Kat,
I look forward to what surprises you have in store for us in 2012. And I love the juxtaposition of the Italy versus the Oregon window shots – not so very different perhaps. Each offering their own beauties. Happy New Year!
Thanks Brenda. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t noticed the similarities between the windows before today. But they seemed to be perfect, waiting for this post. Happy New Year to you too!
That is one of the best things about New Years, Possibilities! This year my goals are to be more focused and more disciplined in all area’s of my life! 🙂
Awesome April! You will get a lot done in 2012 with focus and discipline. Be sure to plan some play in there too!
Look at those matching windows you’ve found. Certainly empowerment and connection can’t be far behind.
the two window shots are lovely and can tell a thousand stories, I think its a wonderful time of year, all the things that pasted in the year, good and bad, looking to the future with the promise of only happy times,
Happy New Year to you and your family
Kat, I am optimistic about 2012 too….I think it will be a year of big changes..
Sharing my creative journey with you and other kindred spirits is so important to me: connections! I understand your feelings about Italy, I feel a certain longing whenever I think about it . Maybe it’s just a fantasty, but it makes me happy. Love your windows!
I hope for lots of great connections for all of us Gina! And LOL, didn’t even notice the typos.
Please excuse typos — I am using a clunky old computer.
It’s amazing how similar in feeling those two windows are. Both are so intriguing – don’t you want to know what’s inside them, or is that just me? I’m excited to see what 2012 brings forth for you (and from you), Kat! I think it will be a year of change and creativity for all of us. Like you, I’m looking forward to it.
I always want to know what’s on the other side of the windows too, Lee! But not knowing allows me to create my own stories. Looking forward to experiencing 2012 with you!
Happy New Year! What a great post, I love the idea of empowerment and connection, these words sum up so much! Wishing you the best that 2012 has to offer!
I’m very grateful that my 2011 included you and your classes. It’s hard to say how much impact that has had, but I know that when I look through the lens now I’m a different person.
Empowerment and connection. Wow!
Happy New Year, Kat!
May the worst of 2012 be from the best of 2011; Happy New Year from Thistle Cove Farm.
Happy New Year – I can’t see what adventures are in store for you and your family.
A Happy New Year to you and your family, Kat. I always look forward to seeing what treats you have in store for us! x
Happy New Year!
I love the fact that you are “leaving space for new ideas to form.” We need space…and I cannot wait to see where that leads you this year.
The red flowers by Italy’s window and the red lights in the OR window just draw me in. Love them!
nice window