An object in motion STAYS in motion

It's been a while since I last spoke of Nor. I really was crushed by the series of events that happened over the summer. Its hard for me to fathom that someone(s) could do what Laura and Matt did. But I realize the more I dwell on it, the more energy it takes out of me.

Soooo, 2011....a new start! Let's get a move on! I've lost enough time. Last year my motto was "2010 us not them" and this year it will be "An object in motion STAYS in motion". I will be 31 this year and if I don't get a move on I'm gonna be 40 before I know it.

I'm taking notes from my close friends. Most of them are smart and motivated. I've also made some new friends and connections.

My friend Alicia has always been, in my eyes, an overachiever. Her thirst for knowledge seems unquencable. Every time we hang out I feel like I leave with some information I didn't come with. Check out her blog...shes a great writer as well. I started working out with her here and there...until the holidays and bronchitis hit :( she has helped me focus some of my energy on getting healthy. Though I don' think I'll be running any marathons...I do think that I will try and focus on my health and get into a more balanced lifestyle. I would really love to do more than work, drink and sleep. Alicia has definitely pushed me toward that in 2011.

My new roommate Katie has also been a motivation for change in 2011. She too is a Pices so we have a lot of view points in common. She makes a conscience effort to lessen her carbon footprint and any negative impact on the planet. It's cool AND the point of Nor....lessen our negative impact on the Earth by reusing, recycling and reenjoying!

My final encounter in 2010 that has motivated me for 2011 was with a neighborhood kid who surprised me. I was not feeling good before Christmas, but I was determined to get our lights up. So as I was up on the latter putting the lights in the tree, a young man came up to me and offered to help with anything I needed. My immediate thought is....he wants money....and I'm not given' it. So I questioned his "good intentions" and we got to talking. He ended up reassuring me that "Christmas was for giving" and he was only there to help. So I let him. He helped me bag leaves and I was able to finish my lights. It rained the next day so it was perfect. We had great conversation and he ended up going home without asking for anything! I was amazed...but it restored my belief in humanity...and it did remind me what Christmas is supposed to be about.

So, I'm ready...for 2011. I'm ready to get healthy. I'm ready to move forward with NOR. So I'll see you in the new year!