So this is it, then: the end of another year. In some ways, December 28th, 2012 doesn't feel too different from December 28th, 2011: the same quick succession of days passing, the same thoughts rolling around my mind, and the same holiday traditions that have come and gone faster than a finger-snap. But woven between the sameness, newness has crept in: new places visited, new people met, and new experiences under my belt. Time is a funny thing. Things change quietly and gradually each day, until you look back at the year and realize how much things have changed and how far you've come. Friends fade in and out, tasks go from impossible to accomplished, months begin and end, and through it all we've grown, lived, and learned that all is possible through Him who gives strength. We've come a long way since last year, and next year we'll be even further. When you take it one day at a time, the future isn't so bad.Here's to 2013.
this is lovely and resonating, carlotta. this time around, december is at once distinctly different and the same. so many things have changed since last year, and mostly good things have happened.
ReplyDeleteyes, here's to twenty thirteen.
Amen!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDelete2013 will be a good year. I can just feel it. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so true. I love looking back and seeing things how much I've grown and how much God's done. It always leaves me in awe.
ReplyDeletelovely words, carlotta. hope you have a wonderful new years. :)
ReplyDeletenothing i could write as a comment would even come close to how i feel about this.
ReplyDeleteyes. I have plans and writing to get to, I better hurry 2013 is just around the corner :) xo
ReplyDeletelove love love this. happy new years', dear!
ReplyDeleteJust the words I needed to hear. I couldn't find them more beautifully put anywhere else. Happy new year, Carlotta! And God bless!
ReplyDeleteLove your style, love your blog! Here's to 2013!
ReplyDeleteYou put that perfectly. I'm not always great at expressing how I feel through written words, but this was perfect. Here's to 2013!
ReplyDeleteSomehow, you always manage to look fantastic. Ah, what I would do with a fashion sense like yours. Happy new year, Carlotta.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love everything in this post. it speaks the truth, and we all can relate to that. happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is so stunning. I love, love, love it. 2013 officially scares me, but at least we have old years inside of each new one. Cheers to 2013!
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These are good words. And I love the colours in the first photo. And you're cute. And again, thank-you so much for the package.
ReplyDeleteps. Looks like it's still Autumn in Oklahoma! Such a funny sight, since we're all up to our knees in white stuff over here.
bookmarking this so i can read it on the hard days.
ReplyDeletei've especially been experiencing the whole "it seems like nothing has changed when you're in the midst of change but when you look back you see how everything is different" sort of thing. in some cases it's good, and in others it could be better, but then, it could be worse, you know?
anyways, i like this. bunches. also that first photo is so incredibly lovely.
I love the way you describe the passing of time.
ReplyDeleteSo true, beautiful words and that photo of you is too cute, Carlotta! :)
ReplyDeletehey. you're cool. that's pretty much all I have to say. that and hope your christmas was lovely and skype me soon. k bye.
ReplyDeleteCarlotta, you're amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnd that first photo is so beautiful.
Do you have post in the works about New Year inspiration? I would love to hear your ideas/direction!
ReplyDeleteto 2013! *cheers*
ReplyDeleteMight I ask where you got your coat? I've been looking for one similar everywhere but can't seem to find a reasonably priced and fitted pea coat.
ReplyDeleteyou are so cute. your blog always makes me smile. lovely photos!
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