A Cup of Kindness

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

I love New Year.

I love the idea of starting fresh, of being full of hope and the promise of things to come.

I never let January 1st slip by without making some new year's resolutions.

For what they are worth...here they are (perhaps sharing them will help me keep them):

1. This is the year of German. I WILL learn to speak German better than I do now. I will practice my vocabulary and try really, really hard to understand the rules of German grammar. I will make a greater effort if, for no other reason, than to seem worthy to my Swiss friends and neighbors who are shocked and horrified that I have lived here for 7 years and still can't proficiently speak the language.

2. I will learn to sew. My Mum is coming for a month in the summer and it shall be the summer of sewing. Don't plan on seeing me on Project Runway anytime soon but I may be able to hem trousers and curtains and make some dolly clothes.

3. I will talk less and listen more. (This should actually be number 1, if we are listing them in order of importance)

If you would all please raise your glasses for a toast...

Here's to times gone by. Here's to friends and family who are gone but not forgotten and lastly, here's to tomorrow and the promise of a fresh start.