It  has taken a week for the impact of the first decade completed in the new millenium to sink in.   Many of my friends recall working on New Years 10 years ago in anticipation of Y2K issues.  Now it is a humorous memory and story to tell kids who have never worked on mainframes with key punch cards or reams of 11X17 inch pages of coding, and who have never experienced land lines or – gasp-  party lines.  Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t wish those things on anyone, it is merely an observation that everyone’s experience colors their perception of things.

This is the year that I expect to jump new hurdles, meet new challenges and learn new things (as in all the years prior).  I expect some ups and downs, some good news and some bad.  And mostly I expect and intend to simplify and enjoy.

There are a ton of books (digital and paper) that are stacked up waiting to be read and integrated into my being.  And lots of things to get done.  A friend of mine is starting a new novel, and I am going to do more painting this year than last, since last year I was inspired at the last half of the year and (I think) did some pretty good work!

Mostly, I am hopeful this year.  And I am sending that emotion out to those I care about – to be hopeful too.  Things are good, and they are bad, and it is up to us to decide how we will approach things – we can make every experience a good one if we decide to.

If I can be of help to anyone out there, let me know.  Check out my linkedin.com profile or friend me on Facebook.  You can follow me on Twitter @ncorres or come to BlogTalkRadio.com/whole-earth-pets and listen to one of the radio programs – I am starting a new channel this year – “Intuitive Living Channel” – stay tuned.

If you are looking for something fun and inspirational to read – check out A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneur’s Spirit Volume II.