The Universe is Trying to Tell Me Something

It's been a banner year, folks, a banner year.   But instead of focusing on the bad or the sad-hilarity that ensued, I'm going to Julie Andrews it and focus on my favorite things.

Now I've never been one to have a favorite color or a favorite song and I don't make resolutions or see the bright side of things. But this year changed all that.

Favorite bright side - After a rough week of hitting a dark spot with my bestie, I found myself sitting with her on the beach on an oddly hot Sunday in October. We ironed out alot of things and in the midst of it some woman decides to go for a swim and finds herself in trouble.  I don't know what came over me maybe it was all the civil servants I hung out with this year but I did a cazy, noble act that combined my favorite bright side, person, and day into one.  See blog post - Brooklyn Baywatch   

Favorite song - This was the year that this city girl got a little bit country.  My life this year played like a country song - lost my savings, my heart, my sanity but got so many riches in return. The song that pulled me through - A Little Bit Stronger by Sara Evans. 

Favorite people - So many to list.  But the Bove Sisters get the golden Phoenix award - all three of them.  Who knew you could find your soulmates in three separate people who happen to be sisters.  They were my surrogate family this holiday season and are proof that great things can rise from ashes.

Rosie Ro reminded me that its a small world after all and like a rose, I'm delicate yet strong, sweet, and a thing of beauty but mess with my petals and you get the thorns!  

My favorite EMT who demonstrates everyday that a kind heart, a smile, and a lesson in smart-assery beats adversity every time. 

Finally, the Squirrel to my Moose. Every woman should know what it feels like to be seen through your eyes and have their soul touched by you.   

Favorite color - Tiffany blue and chocolate.  Nothing says decadence and peace like renovating your sanctuary. Here's to finally getting off my arse and painting my bedroom.  Cheers to calm sleepful nights filled with rich dreams.

Favorite blog/blogger - You'd think it be me but no.  I started this blog after getting inspired or more like challenged by my favorite Brooklynite and (second favorite) transit cop.  If you love this city, like the feel of grit in your teeth, taste of salt on your tongue, and LOL is something you do not text then, My Dumb Observations is a must read. There's a brilliance beneath the arrogance and a book waiting to be born.  Keep 'em coming, Rubba!

Now I don't resolve to do anything ever, and 2012 is no exception.  If that were the case, then this year's favorite things would have never come into my life.  But I am convinced that with all the things that happened this year, the "universe" is trying to tell me something.  I'm chosing to interpret that the universe is trying to tell me that, "you're getting warmer, kiddo!"  So "universe," if you're listening, I surrender myself to the challenges that lie in wait and look forward to allowing life to happen.

In my best Brooklynese, "bring it on!"