back at it.

The holidays came.

The holidays went.

Too fast.

But we were able to be home in Arizona and it was perfect. We stayed with my sister for the entire visit, which was totally insane, but I will always treasure it. I had the privilege of attending both of my cousins' weddings and being a bridesmaid in one of them. My kids got to spend Christmas morning with Grandma and they were so happy. I enjoyed time with my family members, time that it very special to me. I got to be with my friends, which for me, means more than they could imagine. Being able to do all of this was enough to fill my cup. And this time, it was hard to say goodbye again. I'm not sure why, but this time, saying goodbye, was harder than ever.

But we are back at it here in Guadalajara and it feels good to be back in our own place. It feels good to start a new year. A new year means new goals and new projects. 

So I have to make a conscious decision, sometimes every.single.day. Which is, I cannot walk away from this experience thinking of it as the worst time of my life. What a waste! I want to speak Spanish better. I want my kids to know Spanish. I want my kids to make friends and be happy here. I want my husband to be successful in his endeavors. I want to accomplish so much. I want to walk away, bigger, stronger, smarter, happier. I have to chose this. Every.Single.Day. 

Hardest thing.Ever.

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

Happy January. 

Happy 2012.

 

Good: I can run again. I mean it just feels good to run. And I need to do a lottaaa runninnnnnn!

Bad: They say this year is the worst year for medical school. Hmmm..what do I even say to that right now?!

Loving: One more time...

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

XO