SA 12/29 Lesson of Walden

It's hard not to be cynical about Walden Pond when you live so near it and see what it's become. In spite of that, I like her Thoreau Quote for today.

Success unexpected.

Looking over last year's resolutions, other desires declared here. Many have come true, just by naming them, perhaps? But, it's empowering.

• I have MA plates
  
• I had several art shows this past year. All pysanky. (Vicka's Dark One and I are debating scheduling now to do a show in summer so that we have time to actually get work done.)
  
• Home decor-wise, the middle room is more usable. But, a lot of work left there. (Talking with Amelia last night about how I balk at painting a house that isn't mine. Then again, a lifetime of busy wallpaper makes me rather fond of my plain white walls. I'd rather work on better lighting and portable items first.)
  
• The evil back pain didn't return. not fully. I could feel it starting, and managed to keep it from getting bad. So I've improved my health or body awareness or, well, something positive.
  
• Just So Stories, Bunny Slippers, and undoubtedly other material gifts from LJ friends that don't spring as quickly to mind.
  
• a few private fantasies that have become attainable.

SA lady talks of how this is generally a disappointing day, coming down from holiday joys and dramas. The closest I've had to one of THOSE today was on IM, but, "do not make judgements" and, don't trust that medium's lack of facial expressions and tone of voice and posture. bleh.