YOU
Yes, you! If you are reading this, you are one of the people that make my life sparkle and shine. As I continue to adjust to changes and challenges presented in the past couple years, the one thing I am grateful for every day is the people in my life. You are one of those bright lights — whether we interact in person or online, whether you’ve been a shoulder to cry on, a friend to goof around with, or someone who every once in awhile likes my posts on Facebook or follows my blog, you have made my days easier, brighter, and more fun. I am so grateful for the brilliance, humor, gentleness, love, and patience you have shown me. Thank you for being exactly who you are — and for being part of my life. 💜

ME
Past Diana, especially, for having the experiences and thoughts that have led me to where I am today. I also appreciate her for recording the wonderful things that happened in 2016. So lovely to remember all the goodness of the past year as I record the goodness of this year. 😊

OTHERS
The folks in the world who I don’t know, but who make this world brighter, better, and more beautiful in their own ways. All those people who work on things I don’t want to – or don’t know how to – but without which life would be a little less easy, a little less fun. All those people painting the world in big, broad stokes of color and love and patience and gentleness. There are so many folks like that whose presence and whose work makes this world brighter. I appreciate them! ✨✨✨

US
The challenges we humans face during the coming year will undoubtedly feel big and scary at times. But I think when we focus on thinking of us as us, we are better able take on big challenges and projects, to listen to and learn from each other, and to love each other. I appreciate all the instances, big and small, of us-ness that I see around me. I appreciate and believe in US. ❤️