dawwww you and your hubbie seriously sound like the best mutual support system ever, do you know that? That must be awesome, awesome, and amazing to have in your life. I count you as one of last year’s absolute hugest blessings–I feel like you almost literally opened a floodgate of some sort that just let me see what an amazing community of friends bloggers could make. You’re an inspiration, whether you know it or not, and I think that’s what totally counts. I’m raising a HUGE glass to you in your 2015 goals–just remember not to be too hard on yourself for not achieving “everything” at once, because I honestly think you could be one of the most honest and real people I have the pleasure of calling a friend. Love ya, gal!!

Yes, a better new year to us! It’s all the same stuff over and over again, but I think you’re totally on the right track with working toward those goals. I really loved our discussions about perceptions of others, hopefully we’ll both do better this new year 🙂

Number 12 is so important and soooooo hard for me. I don’t like where I am in life right now, and I think everyone’s happier than me. But it’s not always the case. So I won’t say happy new year (that comic is fab!), I’ll say hopefully this year will be better than last. Because even if we had a good year, we always want things to get better 🙂

I just added Brave to my Spotify after looking it up–I am sooo glad you shared it with me (among other things–wow, what a year together!) because it totally captures everything that crosses my mind every day. May 2015 bring even MORE awesome adventures to you too, girl! I’m so looking forward to keeping up a bit better with your thoughts and everything in between 🙂 here’s to another great one!

YES, Liz–ditto to all of that, but especially the bit about hoping we get to meet up some day, because you are hands down amazing. A very happy new year to you (as I catch up on your blog, too)!!

Alice, first off–thanks so much for sharing all these amazing thoughts here!! It’s been such a privilege and pleasure meeting you this year, and I always look uber forward to your reading your reflections and comments. Though our situations are a bit different, I’ve actually spent a lot of time lately thinking through very similar circumstances with my parents–who’s going to be there for them, and everything else, even as I’m sorting out where I see myself living for the next few years. So much respect for what you’re going through right now!! Here’s a raised glass to everyone in your life, including and especially you–I cannot wait to spend this next year with you!