#welcometomidnight (an open letter)

 

You don’t know me, but I feel like I’ve been waiting for you my whole life. Watching the clock, tearing the pages from the calendar, counting the days till you arrived.

As the minutes ticked past, as I waited impatiently for the hour of your arrival, I decided to write you this letter. I wanted to tell you how much you mean to me, how glad I am of this second chance, this fresh start.

I want to show you how much you mean to me, so here is my promise to you…

I promise to say yes more.

I promise to say no more.

I promise to laugh at the hard times.

I promise to cry if I need to.

I promise not to dwell on the past.

I promise not to panic about the future.

I promise to cherish every minute with you.

I promise to spend the odd Sunday afternoon just frittering our time away.

I promise to sing at the top of my lungs.

I promise to be peaceful and quiet and enjoy your company.

I promise to dance like a crazy person.

I promise to be still and strong when I need to.

I promise to live loudly.

I promise to love boldly.

So here we are, come on 2012, the stranger I’ve been waiting for. I’m ready for you, I’m here. I’m waiting. Take a breath, turn the page, let’s go…

 

Love from Me xx

 

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For some really lovely reflections about what the moment when the clock strikes twelve means look up #welcometomidnight

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Something really special for you to enjoy – this is all we can ask for 2012. Happy New Year, may this year be better than the last one.

http://youtu.be/IpkkPLEa-2Q