Firstly, I would like to take a moment to commemorate all the people dear to us who we have lost this year. My family has lost another member of the previous generation to mine. I know people who have lost parents and people who have lost children this year. My heart goes out to all of them.
Secondly, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you who have prayed and raised power with me this past year. I can't thank you enough and I can't explain in words the miracles that I and those close to me have been graced with. To Jason, my Sorella Donna, Teresa, Buona, Tammy, and Ginny... I send you ten times the love and grace you have touched me and those dear to me with.
Realities. Someone dear to me is still having difficulty digesting some revelations of their own sparked by a trip to Italy to visit relatives. Our parents were indeed the ties that bound us to the rest of our bretheren. Now that they are gone, we will most likely continue to grow more and more estranged from first-cousins living on other continents. Being related does not make us family. We have nothing in common and have not known each other to have developed any kind of love or bond. It's sad really, but I had already learned that lesson 8 years ago when my father died. Once he was gone, I was indeed truly alone. I am grateful for the beautiful family I now have with my cherished husband, blessings that are my children, and loyal dog.
My profession took the forefront this past year. After being a stay-at-home-mom for 4 years it was definitely a fight to re-enter the workforce at my age and then a steep uphill climb to regain my place in society and my profession. As of late March 2008 I am exactly where I should be and all is well. My position is challenging and I am blessed to work with the most 'real' and dedicated people I have met in a long time.
In October I was interviewed on film for a documentary on Mal'occhio which will hopefully go into the editing stage in January 2009!!! It was really exciting -after I got over the shock and nerves ...a couple days after it was over, lol. I wanted my physical appearance to resemble that of my ancestors I was wanting to honour. At certain points during filming, I felt like I was channeling them. After the filming I went straight to work to change my appearance back to 'myself'. I didn't recognize myself in the mirror and frankly didn't feel comfortable. Funny how because I have only known many people that I know now for a short time, my old 'look' is all new to them. Don't feel like explaining to people who hardly know me that I wanted to look different for the documentary.... I can't wait to see it.
GOALS
My main goals are not different than the ongoing goals I already have. Continue to eat right and exercise. I dropped some 'baggage' last Fall and will continue to persevere until I reach my goal fitness level.
I will be turning my attention back to my website and weblog after a long hiatus. I have some creative plans in the works.
Now that I feel confident that my professional life is on track, my attention will be turned back to my other loves, magical practice and rustic cooking!
Domesticity. I am grateful to be practicing my profession again and the income it provides but, I do miss the order in my home. I haven't had 'order' since my first child was born! This is the year I work on the delicate balance act of full-time employed professional and all-time domestic
Simplicity. I want to begin to re-introduce simplicity back into my life. I miss simplicity. I will leave this thought open because it can apply to so many facets of one's life, I don't want to limit myself before I begin.
To my old friends and new friends. Thank you. Thank you for being there, but most of all for being yourselves. I look forward to many more adventures with you.
I wish you all a happy, healthy, prosperous 2009 filled with all the challenges and love you can stand!!!
Sta benedica,
Rue xox
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