What an interesting and exciting year 2009 was.
I’d say creatively, I’ve gained some new insights and visions. I connected more with my subjects – live or still life – and got some really nice work. Also had some great adventures.
Here are some highlights – the Firsts (most of them I’ve blogged about so the images herein area not especially associated with the event):
2009 was my first calendar year in the Seattle Area. A full cycle of the seasons, especially winter. (Most you you know my tolerance for the cold is very low, but my Smartwool socks and hoodies have been doing the trick most of the time. But as you can imagine, I’m pretty bundled up most of the time. I’ve got a blanket on my lap as I write this post).
Cross-Country Skiing: It was fun and beautiful on Mt Hood. Once I hit my stride, I had one of those Zen-like moments. I look forward to going again.
I experience my first Spring, as in, trees leafing out, spring flowers bursting forth in mass quantities – things that only happen in areas where it gets cold in the winter.
White Water rafting: What an exhilarating experience!
Went to the Olympic Mountians, Hurricane Ridge.
Volunteered for a Wine Crush: Always wanted to know how wine was made and I worked for one of the best – Efeste in Woodinville.
First Christmas Away with Family: two of the three stepdaughters came out to be with us for Christmas. As my second Christmas away from my family, it really was nice be with them and not have to travel. There was lots of cooking and baking. Thanks Girls!!!
First Biznik Event: I LOVED showing people in LA some powerful business mojo from my favorite social media site. Great attendance, too. Find out about it here.
Made some downright GREAT new friends. That is for sure a highlight! Which isn’t to say that I don’t miss my other friends. I do. But with the magic of FB, Twitter and Virgin America/JetBlue, we can be together in less than half a day. Remember that…
Anyway, I thought it would be fun to do a short re-cap of some my favorite images from 2009. The images follow.
As for 2010, I resolve to do more of the right things that make me and mine happier. Maybe you share some of these goals, too.
My short list:
More art
More photography
More writing (working on my typing speed!)
More helping others succeed
More music
More dancing
More gourmet meals out and at home (Sunset and Bon Appetite magazines – I love you!)
More creativity
More hiking (maybe even camping…)
More travel
More efficiency
More art
More study
More truth
More laughter
More organization
More wins
More love
More volunteering with the organizations I care about
More play
There are some things to have less of:
Less clutter
Less negativity
Less litter
Less procrastination
Less hate
Less trash and pollution
Less crappy art (all mediums)
So here’s to a great 2010.
