31 days

And there goes January. Shockingly enough, the first month of 2010 has passed and since my last post was the first day of this month, it's only fitting that my next post should be the last day of the month. And I've been snowed in for 3 days so I've had lots of time to think.

Every year I am shocked by how quickly time flies by and how little I remember of each day. I get caught up in work and errands and social activities and don't take time to be aware of what's really going on in my life. So this year my resolution was to write a sentence each day in my planner that sums up the day...it could be something impactful I've read, or a fun moment, or a detail of my life I don't want to forget.

So here's some highlights from my January days:

1: Avett Brothers at Fox Theater: energetic, exciting; beautiful venue; drinks and good times with a good friend.

4: Made dinner and shared with Brooke. Have dinner with friends more often this year!

7: Conquered my fear of brussel sprouts and roasted some. Not sure I'm a fan.

9: Focus on what I have, not on what I don't have.

15: Went to a 20-somethings dinner and met a bunch of kids who recently graduated from college. Reminder that a lot happens in your 20s!

21: Trust God - on His terms. Deuteronomy 8:2

27: Today's high: Bought a new car (all by myself!)
Low: Poppy Vasgaard died peacefully in his bed after dinner. An era has ended, and Pop has gone to join his Savior and wife of 65 years.

31: Long walk in the snow, big homemade lunch, and guiltless lazy time. Being snowed in is not too bad!

It's been a month of joy and sorrow, laughter and lessons.
Now I'm excited to see what February holds!