Out with the OLD and in with the NEW

Thanks C.

I was proud. Am proud.

At first it was a silly thought to 'walk' for a comm. college degree. The significance of the accomplishment didn't settle until I sat during the ceremony listening to the speech delivered by the guest speaker.

The piece of paper not only represents the hours of lectures, studies, and school work I put into it; but more importantly, the obstacles I had to tackle in order to achieve. This accomplishment was hard to come by.

So yes, I am proud.

What I look to next are short or long-term goals. I'll voice them out, perhaps you'll be able to help. I want to be able to say that:

* i ride a bicycle to market every thursday through the summer and fall just so that i can walk amongst the vendors looking, touching, smelling and choosing through their goods beneath the warmth of the sun; that i can fill my canvas bag with the day's pickin's and perhaps stick the tote into a basket on my bicycle and smile as i pedal my way back home

* every morning i greet the day with, at the very least, a sun salutation. 'hello. this is my morning stretch, i look to the day with a promise of hope.'

* i say goodmorning to you and we chat over breakfast or breathe in sync as we jog side by side

* i'm trying to make changes in my diet ... cutting back on animal products and increasing my produce consumption ... and that i love it.

* i read one book every month; and that by 'one book' i mean a grown-up chapter book as opposed the juvenile picture books i will love and cherish all my life

* i take the time to dance a little

* i am always around laughter, smiles, and happy faces; these i find ever always with children.

i want to take care of myself. and these are things i know i like. these are the things i'm sure i'll like.

so, i wanna give 'em a go.


- A