back to the basics

I feel that I it would be unfair for me to consider 2011 a failure already. mainly because the new year REALLY is my birthday, and not January 1st.

so i've got only 8 days left of the year, before a new start occurs. (why do i forget this every year?)

the basics consists organizing my life, prioritizing the things that matter, being neater/more disciplined, taking time to do things for people i love "just because", being more gracious. cooking/baking more.

i had a weekend in nyc that ended yesterday, and it was quite splendid. now if i can work on my allergies.....