word.

i spent my new year's eve
reflecting on the previous 12 months.
pouring through pictures
as i listened to babychop's faint snoring
through the monitor.

in the quiet, i was searching for
a word to focus on in the year ahead.
a single word that will keep me grounded.

i have felt the need to amp up my game.
make time to be a good mama and partner. to be present and not rush.
make time to groove out with my camera so that i feel full.
i need to use each 24 hour period wisely.

yeah. this may all sound kind of sappy.
(ok. it does sound very sappy.)
but dern it, folks. this life...it goes by fast.
and i want to contribute.
i want to be a part of the good energy out there.

energy.
good energy will inspire me to do my best.
feel my best.
fill my heart.

and the bad, soul-sapping energy out there?
be gone.
outtie.
don't let the door hit ya...

so.
there it is.
energy.

word.



taken somewhere on harford road. winter solstice 2009.