Reverb 10- Future Self

December 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Author: Jenny Blake)
  
Dearest Gretchen/2015,
                Take a deep breath and enjoy this moment. Try to not take everything to heart.  Remember people are processing and growing and you have to allow them time to do that.  Reevaluate the people who surround your life and make sure these are the people who are  helping you to become a better version of yourself.  Don't waste your time on toxic relationships and negative thinking friends, allow them to fall out of view so that you can focus your energy on spreading joy and inspiring others.
Remember to think good thoughts, speak good thoughts and do good thoughts. Daily.
You are a remarkable mother and an amazing friend.  Embrace what life has put in front of you.
Be well,
Gretchen/2010 

Reverb 10- Five Minutes

December 15 – 5 Minutes Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010. (Author: Patti Digh)

I want to remember holding Zane and inhaling the scent of his skin while kissing his neck and hearing him giggle in my ear. Logan cradling my face with his hands, him looking directly in my eyes and saying "mommy is happy in this house.  I like you happy mommy!" Laughing with Lauren...moments of pure joy.

Reverb 10- Appreciate

December 14 – Appreciate What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)

The "one" thing that I have come to be most appreciative this year is my family.  You always here phrases like "blood is thicker than water", "family will always be there, friends come and go." And I'll be honest I never truly understood those sayings until this year.  My family has been so supportive and loving during this year of transition for the boys and I.  I've tried harder to take the time and write a note of thanks and  verbally express my gratitude.  I hope that I can one day pay it forward.
 

Reverb 10- Action

December 13 – Action When it comes to aspirations, it’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. What’s your next step? (Author: Scott Belsky)

Right now I have a lot of ideas spinning.  Ways in which to fill my spirit, share it with others and live my best life.
My next step is to plan.  Plan a budget, plan my schedule and hopefully it will all come together seamlessly. 
Stay tuned...

Reverb 10- Wisdom

December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)

My 6 word memoir:
Chose happiness.
Readjusted, dancing through life.

 

Reverb 10- Party

December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in 2010? Describe the people, music, food, drink, clothes, shenanigans. (Author: Shauna Reid)

Hands down I think the best party I went to this year was my friend Raven's wedding.  Didn't she look stunning?  And her mom just whipped that veil together that morning!
It goes on my "best weddings ever" list. 
http://www.cocktailmom.com/2010/09/weddings.html

Reverb 10- Beautifully Different

Last year I participated in Gwen Bell's project The Best of 2009, and thoroughly enjoyed the moments of reflection which enabled me to manifest and focus on what I wanted to achieve in the new year.  This year she has created something exceptionally exciting, Reverb 10. Each day there is a prompt from a unique author to encourage and inspire you to reflect on the year and then blog about it.  I'm going to try my best to keep up though I am joining the game a little late, only by 8 days. 

December 8 – Beautifully Different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. (Author: Karen Walrond)

Hmm...what makes me beautifully different...well, I am a positive person.  In college a friend use to remark in regards to my positive attitude that the glass isn't half full, it's spilling over and dripping off the side of the table.  I like to surround myself with positive people, people who try and see the best in every situation.  I can always find the silver lining in every situation, even the most horrifying.  I like to believe that others are attracted and inspired by my positive spin on life..