A continuation from things that are awesome lately, part 1 (more tech/geeky stuff)… this is my list of things that are awesome lately, in a more personal realm:

• Being honest… both with myself and others. Recently I had to get up the guts to come clean about a little crush I was having on a good friend, and the whole process made me really look at different areas of my relationship(s), where it was so easy for me to be aloof or coy, instead of being brave enough to actually say what I want. Funny, that fear thing. ;) A nice reminder to face it head on and speak your truth. Pretty silly how easy it is when it’s all said & done. And helps clear up the situation to make room for more REAL TALK. Plus, I have to say it all just reminded me to listen to that I *do* want a relationship (meaning, stop saying I don’t care or am too busy, etc), and kind of got me re-excited about meeting someone who is super awesome. Bring it on… surprise me, 2010!
• Hot showers. Many of you know my obsession with my shower, but seriously, I love it so much I WANT TO MARRY IT! Some hot showers are downright healing. Thank frickin’ jeebus for hot showers.
• Loving the refreshed feeling I’m having after my relaxing holiday staycation.
• How good I’m feeling in my body. I even had a dream about it last night. It’s nice to feel good in your own body, ya know? I definitely wasn’t feeling this way prior to my staycation. It’s all related!
• Realizing that a major KEY to my peace of mind is having a clean, organized house. Every morning I wake up to a clean house is 100x better than waking up to a messy house.
• Reconnecting with old friends on Facebook. First loves, BFFs from 10 & 20 years ago (who have 3 kids now). The internets are amazing.
• My new office, and the fact that it’s way easier for people to come visit me here vs. the old space. Before people had to do a complicated intercom system or call/text me when they were outside and I had to go down and get them… which was necessary security wise, but still, annoying. Here, the door is open during daytime hours and people can come right up!
• Growing older. I mean, not that it’s SO awesome, haha – I could do without some things that are happening! :p – but there are parts of it that are really, truly wonderful. Like, I know who I am so much better than I ever have (I would never go back to my 20’s for this reason alone). I love myself for who I am, and have less shame, guilt and embarrassment (all horrible feelings). I know how to listen to my body better than ever before. I know how to be more patient with myself when I’m sick, or feeling down. I know how to spot good friends, and who to let go, or not spend time around, because we’re simply not a healthy match. I have so many dear friends who have hit the big 4-0 lately, and they’re all so young and awesome! It’s awesome to see where they are in their lives. I love the idea that we all get to grow old together… like one big happy family. :) I get to see laugh lines appear, from all of us laughing so hard, so many late nights together… making memories we’ll never forget. I get to see gray hairs come in (and watch myself get so turned on by salt & pepper men). I love seeing friends magically find love, and experience the joys & challenges of parenthood. Life is really so amazing, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have such an loving, supportive community around me to share it with. <3

Did any of this hit home for you? What is awesome in your life lately?