It seems by the alarming lack of calendar spaces that 2011 has nearly slipped by. How can this be? I still find myself thinking it's April -- I'm not entirely sure where the time goes.
This year has been an experience, that's for sure. Just like every year, there were good days and bad days. I learned more about myself and who I am, and have grown so much as a person. I'm leaving this year behind with some regrets, yes, but I'm also leaving it behind with so many warm memories.
This year, I relished each little moment more. Writing become a passion, I found my own little niche in the world, and learned
why I blog. I met people through this little thing called blogging that I've grown so close to, and starting exploring more into the
world of fashion. I
traveled, lots. This summer broke records in terms of heat, but I've never had a season that was so wonderful. I turned
another year older...and hopefully another year wiser, too. My sister
Alina visited for a month, I scored the best
thrifting find of my life and there were early mornings consisting of
waffles and rain. I discovered my
happy place and
launched Red Currant.
2011 was a year of excitement and planning, of discovering and growing as a person. This year wasn't perfect, but every single trial was placed there by God to strengthen my faith. Honestly, looking back? I wouldn't change a thing. My only new year's resolution for 2012 is to live fully and appreciate this life that has been given to me.
How was your 2011? Any new year's resolutions? Do tell!
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lovely. my 2011 was somewhat like yours, my new year's resolutions will be not only to breathe, but to live. beautiful post. :))
ReplyDelete-jocee <3
I love looking at people's favorite photos over the year - and yours really sum up 2011 well. :)
ReplyDeletelove,
Bree
such beautiful beautiful pictures!! I should do something like this :)My favorite is the cookie cutter one!
ReplyDeleteYour writing is so beautiful. I am in love with your pictures, they are ahamzing. :))
ReplyDeleteCindi
oh, i love this! (i probably comment that same thing every time i come here :)
ReplyDeletemy resolution is to spend less time on the internet and to read my bible more. to get more sleep, start an etsy shop, and to keep my room... er, cleaner.
abbie - xoxox
love it! especially the first picture of your sister.(:
ReplyDeletehappy 2012. wow, i have to get used to writing that. your pictures are truly inspiring.
ReplyDeleteIt's so odd to think 2012 is use a mere few days away. I know all too well how I will need to remind myself over and over to write 2012 on papers, letters, and journal entries. My resolution/aspiration/goal for 2012? Unplugged time. To turn off the technology more often and just live a little.
ReplyDeleteMy 2011 was pretty awesome too. I hope 2012 will be just as nice to all of us. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. My new years resolution is to be the greatest Auntie that I can be. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!
ReplyDeleteIncredible pictures, as always! I feel as if this year has just flown by. I can't believe that I'm about to graduate high school. It's kind of scary how fast time seems to fly by.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, Carlotta! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't composed a list of my New Year's resolutions yet; all I know is that I'm going to make it more reasonable than this year's! :P
Love,
Alexxus
Sounds like a lovely year for you! :) Mine was bittersweet. Difficult but natural. Beautiful but had a lot of tears as well. Overall I am really happy the year is over and I'm looking forward to moving on!! So excited about what is ahead! :)
ReplyDeleteI read through all my old journal entries from 2011 the other day, and summed my year up in a word: emotional. I cried a lot! 2012, I want to be better. More happy tears.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, Carlotta. Like Marie, my year has been happy and sad at the same time--and I'm definitely looking forward to what 2012 will bring! Have a wonderful New Year :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
simi
what a full year you had! life was good this year. I don't usually make many resolutions, but yours will definitely be one of mine this year.
ReplyDeletexo.
I have always adored that photo of Lily standing on the rock. So beautiful, the soft lighting is wonderful. :)
ReplyDeletewow, so many memories and beautiful photos from the past year!
ReplyDeletedefinitely one of my favourite photos of yours is the one of Me Me in her swimmers : D
happy new year! it's now 2012! (in australia any way)
Happy New Years! :)
ReplyDeleteloved this. happy new year!!!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are, in a word, BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDelete[and stunning and gorgeous and magnificent and amazing]
xo