It snowed! Kenn and I were sitting around, working in the office, when I peeked out the window to see fat snowflakes falling everywhere.

It was fun watching it go from a light dusting to a thick white blanket. I was beside myself with joy and kept calling it a “winter wonderland” over and over. Well, I haven’t lived in a place with snow for a while. And when I did it was New York City, and my memories of that are mostly of icy sidewalks and dirty slush, not pristine white blankets, flocked trees, and roaring indoor fires.

I baked some cookies, and we had them with coconut tea.

I think Basil liked the change of scenery outside.

It was a lovely end to 2009, very pretty and cozy. This year has been a remarkable one for me, I really feel like I picked up and left one life and started another. And that new one has been pretty much everything I want: creative opportunities, my own business, a garden of my own, sweet and warm friends (both new and old), and time to take walks and enjoy life. There’s been a lot of hard work involved, but I’m happier than I’ve ever been.

It was also the year I lost my grandmother, which was really difficult and remains with me. I think about her all the time and still can’t believe I won’t see her when I go home.

I know this year will be even more challenging and rewarding than the last. If the mood strikes me, maybe I’ll post some resolutions, I’m not sure yet. We are going to celebrate with friends tonight, I hope you all have a lovely new year’s eve and best wishes for the future!