Food for thought for the New Year:

Think of the following:

1. The boldest, most adventurous thing you did in '09.
2. Think of something you did this year that you hope NOT to repeat. Eeks!
3. Think of the most FUN thing you did.
4. Think of what made you feel really good.
5. Something that made you proud.

As you head into '10 - realize that #2 is behind you. That you learned a lesson and that's a good thing. You can't change it -it's done. Goodbye #2.

If there's a goal you want to achieve, go to # 1 & #5. If you were able to achieve those things - you can do the unthinkable in '10. Even if it's losing 10 pounds! You already did the bold and adventurous - you are CAPABLE. You can do it. And what fun to add it to your end of year list - that you did it. You can! You will! (Yes, with a few backward steps along the way, but you will achieve your goals.)

During our growing process, please look for ways to have fun in '10. Sometimes we have to plan our fun. I had fun getting caught in a rainstorm. It poured on me and I felt like a kid again - running through the rain. Please try to figure out a way to make a form of exercise your fun. Even if it's just dancing to a song a day. Exercise is such a release and makes us feel so good. Go to #3 to see what your fun was. And it does NOT need to include money! HAVE FUN! Laugh once a day.

Please write to DearBubbie@yahoo.com if you want any help with a goal or simply encouragement or compassion. We also have a Facebook wall - one word: DearBubbie. We would love to hear your fun stories or feel free to share what makes 'life' work for you.

As we enter into '10 - one important thing to remember is how good GIVING feels. Even if it's just a smile. We are capable of changing someone else's day in the easiest of gestures. And selfishly - we get so much back from that!

And if we screw up - please say: I'm sorry. Acknowledge your mistake.

Remember those that are least lovable, need love the most.

We all come in different shapes and sizes, some of us are alone and some married. Be around the good, positive energy. Think of others, but don't drain yourself. Know when to help and when to help yourself.

You are loved no matter who you are. You are a Bubbie. Happy New Year.