Ringing in a new decade

It's hard to believe that another year has flown by. I've never been one to go all extravaganza for New Year's- typically I allow my gung- ho friends to pick a place to party and follow suit. Everyone scrambles to find something to do, and usually we end up forking out way too much money for "just another night out". But, as they say... it is New Years!

A new year. A year of possibilities, changes and unknowns. At the stroke of midnight, it all begins. It's always been difficult to reflect on the year passed while Auld Lang Syne is humming in the background, the crowd is counting down in unison and glasses are clinking together. At that pivotal moment expressions of good luck, happiness and health are murmured across the bar- usually by this point we can barely stand- but all the same we're celebrating the new year to come.

It's the following day, when morning breaks and the fog from the previous evenings cocktails and shots lifts that we take the time to reflect and curse ourselves for the debauchery from the previous night's party. As we piece together the night, we are faced with the reality that it is a New Year. I've always gone back to ponder the good and the bad and cross my fingers for an even better upcoming year.

I have to admit, that as I scan the last 12 months- I wouldn't change a thing and am amazed by everything that I have accomplished. Of course, there have been some trials and tribulations along the way- but as much as this is cliche- it is truly these times that pave the way for more strength and adventure.

As I raise my glass to no one in particular- I'm wishing that everyone finds the passion to embark on their own adventures and find their true purpose in life. Here is to loving, living and hoping that all of our wildest dreams come true in the new decade.