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I am celebrating 2010 by transcending from good to great. I will be a great sister, daughter, girlfriend, friend, employee. I will be a great writer, photographer, artist, runner, yogi. I will climb great mountains and bike great distances. I will learn new sports, read great books, spend time giggling and snorting with friends and family. I will put my ego aside to instead be curious and appreciate the adventures ahead.

I will take time this year to cherish those I love, and the gift of this time.

Wishing you a year of radical happiness,

K

Any month that includes that much time for the beach, family and creativity is one to cherish.

-k

The January issue of Bon Appetit has a section on meatballs that I would have normally skipped, but one recipe in particular caught my eye: poblano albondigas with ancho chile soup.

I had some friends over last night for a taste testing:

4 out of 5 stars. I think I’d prefer the soup with chicken broth, in lieu of beef. I’d also add more vegetables next time to the broth. Otherwise, everyone seemed to very much enjoy a bowl of steamy soup with salad and guacamole quesadillas.

If stuck with one food for the rest of my life, I could quite happily select corn and white cheese quesadillas with fresh guacamole and salsa. Or mint chocolate chip ice cream. Tough call, that one.

Tonight: cajun red beans and rice and a new set of friends for dinner.

~K

The in between week:

With the celebrations of Christmas behind us and the joy of the New Year still ahead, I look forward to spending the next few days focused on renewal.  Bikram set this mindset on the right foot this morning. After nearly a year of practice, I am getting into new poses and am able to focus on form and breath during class (versus simple survival).  If I could, I’d take Bikram every morning. It seems to get my mood in the right place for the day and my body feels stretchy and happy too.

I heard a rumor a certain Aussie-African golfer is making his return to the Valley and I’m assuming he’ll be my roommate. The renewal goes well with a deadline; I have many things to sort, organize, clean, and send to Goodwill and Freecycle. If I can give 2010 a label, I hope it is a year of simple joys.

Less of everything, but that which we decide to surround ourselves with being the highest quality in craftmanship and significance.

~K

May your stocking be full of goodies, your heart full of love, your table surrounded by those who make you your happiest and may peace reign!

~K