HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Wow, I can't believe it's 2009 already!!! This year has truly flown by, but the memories I've collected will stay with me for sure!

With a New Year comes New Years resolutions, and I have 2 of them I would like to mention: one that pertains to me in general, and the other a team resolution (that I already alluded to in our last newsletter).

Let's start with my team resolution, which I'm starting here today: to keep this blog up-to-date. In the next week or so I will be adding the last group of photos and videos from our tour in Asia, and will also keep you abreast of our upcoming exciting season as it unfolds.

As for my personal resolution, I resolve to focus on 'being present' and 'in the moment'. It's a lifelong journey I'm told, but I want to make a conscious effort to be present both on and off the court in order to truly live my life to the fullest and to minimize worry about the past or future. And, like every goal I set for myself, I have also created mini-goals to help me move closer to the realization of my goal - like daily meditation, personal affirmations and by writing my 'quote of the year' in my journal and placing it by on my desk and bedside table.

"The secret to health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future or anticipate troubles, but to LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT wisely and earnestly." ~ Buddah.

So, on that note I will take this moment to wish you an outstanding New Year and the best of luck with whatever resolutions you set for yourself.

Do you make a New Year's resolution - take our poll to find out how many friends of Team Mizara make yearly resolutions or goals for themselves. And, if you like, feel free to record your resolutions on the commentary for this blog.