Happy New Year

I woke up a little before noon in a bed that wasn't mine. Funny enough, I wake up in a bed that isn't mine everyday (thanks for sharing Wanday) but this morning it wasn't the same strange bed that is now familiar. I know what you are thinking… and you can stop. It wasn't a strangers bed nor was there a stranger in the bed beside me. I drank an awful lot of rum last night at a friends house and decided that I should stay the night. So I picked a bed and slept there, instead of risking me getting arrested or killing someone while driving home. Waking up in this unfamiliar bed, I was actually being responsible; how about that.  It's interesting to me how things can look crazy from the outside but still be the best and most reasonable decision when it all boils down. 

By what could have only been a miracle of God, I woke up without a hangover. No headache or vomit,  just hungry. From the walk to my car and while riding home I felt nothing but peace. Peace in my heart and mind, peace seemed to be blowing warm air through the vents of my Toyota Echo. I had my gospel mix in the cd player and sang aloud thanking God for another beautiful day and year. It wasn't too cold outside and I felt good in the bright new sweater I was wearing. I can feel the good things that are coming this year. I feel the change in me and my surroundings. 

This year I didn't make resolutions, I have switched to promises. I can't wait to see myself carry them out. My motto for 2011 is: Do Better. Think smarter, learn faster, love harder, and smile while doing it. I have no complaints. I'm exactly where I need to be. I know from the outside my life looks like a complete disaster, but that will all change soon. I've been rebuilt from the inside and that renovation is about to expand to the outside as well. I am a new creation in Christ and I am finally starting to see myself as the wonderful person my creator intended me to be. No more excuses or saying that "I'll try," no sir, it's go time and I'm on the move. 

In this new year opportunity will be seized and I will walk the road less traveled by. 

I wish you luck on your endeavors this year and I will keep you posted (literally) on mine.