Let's Recap 2012

To sum up 2012

1. This lovely, influential lady passed away.

2. I quit my job teaching writing to teach women how to enhance their God-given beauty. (I chalk this up to my patron saint, Veronica, the patron of the Holy Image/Face).  Also little known fact, Ms. Lauder was born to one Catholic parent and practiced some throughout her life (according to her auto-biography Estee: A Success Story).

3. My first white knight, super hero, and true love passed away. 

4. This boy came along and reminded me that when I can't pray, someone is praying for me.

5. I finally made my peace with God and reconciled myself to Him, taking the Eucharist after a six month stint of no communion.

6. My favorite cat died on Christmas day.

7. I got to see the ball drop for 2013.

I have no idea what 2013 holds for me. I don't have any expectations or wishes or wants. If there is anything the last few years have taught me, it's to look at everything as a blessing and take everything else as it comes. 

And to somehow not become discouraged or despair. 

And so with that, I say

Bring on Lent, and let's do this.