Optimism
I've decided that 2010 is going to be the year I turn into an optimist. I've never really been an optimist. I've never really been a pessimist either, I've just kind of taken a situation for what it was, but I tend to always anticipate the worst in situations, or "awfulize" as my sister likes to call it. And I'm done. Because really, where has it gotten me? (Well, the worry has caused me to lose some weight lately, but besides that, where has it gotten me?)
I tweeted a few hours before the New Year that I was feeling unnaturally unhappy. I was cooking a lovely meal in my brand new kitchen while rocking out to the Glee soundtrack. I had not even poured a glass of wine yet. I felt lighter, less worried, happy, for the first time in months.
My point is this. Michael will be fine. If he needs help we will get it for him. We will figure this out. 2010 will be the year when everything turns around.
And besides, how can you not feel optimistic, when you are staring at this everyday?
2010 baby. I can feel it.
It's all looking up...
Posted by: Jessi | 01/04/2010 at 09:24 AM
That kid has some serious fashion sense!
Posted by: Hope | 01/04/2010 at 09:52 AM
Right on!!
And that first photo? Classic! He's a cutie!
Posted by: Stimey | 01/04/2010 at 10:43 AM
I think it's a parent thing, the "awfulizing." I do it too. Here's to a great 2010.
Posted by: Mama Bub | 01/04/2010 at 12:28 PM
I've decided that 2010 is going to be a WONDERFUL year.
Posted by: Miss Grace | 01/04/2010 at 12:35 PM
I think we have all come to the same conclusion. 2010 - you're on notice - we demand that you rocketh. And I can only imagine that with such collective optimism and good energy flowing around us, that it can't help but make a difference! :)
Posted by: Kellee | 01/04/2010 at 12:46 PM
I feel the same way: Let this be the year we freak out less and remember to enjoy life more. I have been such a stress case and really? Everything will be okay. It always is! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Hilary | 01/04/2010 at 12:55 PM
I hope this is the year I become an optimist too.
Posted by: Mo | 01/04/2010 at 02:07 PM
*love* the hula skirt!
Optimism has its perks. I try - doesn't always work, but I try. When in doubt, crank your Monty Python to Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Even if it doesn't help your outlook it distracts everyone else. :)
Posted by: jenn | 01/05/2010 at 12:14 AM
2010 will be the best year yet!!!!
Were you at Playseum and didn't even tweet me-
you know I do tweet now :)
It's a mile from my house !!!!!
Posted by: BananaBlueberry | 01/05/2010 at 08:44 PM