Happy New Year!

I stopped making new year’s resolutions years ago, but this year I decided I to make one: my resolution is for you to get to know me and for me to get to know you. The world has gotten smaller, and regardless of where we live we can share stories – we all have them. Tell us what’s going on in your life, in your work/life or anything you want to share; an anniversary, a birth, a career change, or even thoughts about reinventing yourself – let’s reach out and broaden our support system, expand our resources and build a network of women who want to grow, make change and become empowered. Let me start by sharing my holiday vacation in Florida. Arty and I went to Florida for the holidays to attend our godson’s wedding, and his parent’s 50th wedding anniversary in which they renewed their vows. We also renewed our vows – it was New years eve and what better way to ring in 2013! The parties were held on my godson’s rescue horse ranch, Pure Thoughts. Sunflowers lined the aisle, lily pads brought color to the dark blue pond, a campfire, flames of orange and red reaching for the sky, burned in the background heating up the bar b que for the hobo dinner and there was an arch of lights and flowers where the ceremony took place. Arty tended bar, something he’d been known to do for many years. What fun! Now that our partying is over I moved on to spend quality time with my husband on Captiva Island, a beautiful island on the gulf coast of Florida. I enjoy vacationing, but know when I get back to work my to do list is full; reviewing my business plan, my marketing plan and making necessary changes to align with the changing world. As I prepared for the final leg of my journey I thought about how my network of family, friends, and business colleagues spent the holidays. Hopefully, you enjoyed yourself and took time to reflect on the positives of 2012. Unfortunately, many of us spend much too much time focusing on the negative and stay stuck. It’s time to let go, it’s time to be real. Allow the new year to help you live the life you want for YOU! Whether you work with your family, own your own business, work in the corporate world or are looking for employment, consider making changes you need to make to reach your goals, to fulfill your passion and live life to the fullest. I want to hear from you! Share your challenges, your joys, your stories. Grow your network, join the conversation and make your voice heard! Wishing you all a year of good health, much happiness, peace and prosperity. Till next time …….Keep On Dancin’!

 

Rosann