23 and 2010.

So the wonderful part of having a birthday in December is that you have the chance to reflect on the past year in age and as a whole year in its entirety.

Like previous posts mentioned (and sometimes ranted far too much), you can get that 2009 has been a trying and challenging year personally. Road bumps, mountains, unexpected emotional shifts and drifts have all played its part in the wear and tear of my emotional, spiritual and yes, physical condition.

But ah, let's not focus on the beautiful mess of the past 12 months, but turn our eyes to the skies and praise God for what is ahead and most importantly, what is now.

I am determined to surround myself with healthy vibes, conversations, people and consistent and stable friends and family to keep me grounded to attempt to change the course of my life. I've written some personal mind-sets, if you will, to remind me daily of my life and how carefully I must treat it.

Jump on my 2010 hype and join the fun!:

1. Healthy Health-Me!
...wholesome and healthy conversations, thoughts, productivity and activity. Eating right. Exercise. Nothing too ambitious, but a realistic and capable goal.

2. My identity in Christ
...this is focused on knowing who I am in Him and remembering that I am only accountable to my Utmost. Understanding this will then create an emotional ground for myself and for the ever-changing circumstances that seem to keep slapping me in my face here and there.

3. Be Still
...for a person that so naturally loves being on the go and being surrounded by good people, I tend to forget that I thrive and survive from moments of silence and prayer. "Me time" is crucial, especially at the delicate age of 23 and so the act of "being still" will create positive movements of change.

4. Appreciate Pain
...yes, life is hard and will put unforseen mountains in the way, but God has well equipped me to climb it and keep going. Praise God!

5. Be a Disciple
...I realized that I have had a whole year to focus on myself without any "spiritual" obligations. I am confident that my hiatus is over and I am ready to get my feet wet again! I am ready to use my resources, be mindful of my harvest and have at God's blessings.

Mega stoked, ready to be used and keeping my head up.

... that's only a handful and I challenge and encourage you all to not set goals for yourself, but develop Higher purposes for the next year to come. Accountability runs good conversations, and I plan to have MANY of those...

Bless and be Blessed,

...me, myself and I.