And where did 2009 go? Life seems to be on fast forward most of the time. And it doesn’t wait for me to gather my thoughts, savor my impressions, and/or simply catch up with myself.
Yes, it’s been a busy, eventful, fulfilling year. Yep, there are more wrinkles in my face, and yes, more smiles. I am continuously amazed at the gift of health which allows me to walk around this beautiful town, spend time with my marvelous students, and enjoy my new friendships. Most of all, it’s been a year in which every single day had something – big, little, conscious, subconscious, or even in-your-face – to remind me how very blessed I am. For that I stay in a continuous state of gratitude.
My biggest gift this year was having Matthew and Alex with me for Christmas – ten days of being together (even with some flu/colds) and just enjoying their company. What a high! The weather wasn’t cooperative but our spirits were. The Prague Zoo was the winner with us (included in Forbes best 10 in the world, someone else’s list of top 5) and we made three trips without seeing it all. The third trip was even more special, because I was with both grandsons (Dasa and Thomas are with her family for Christmas)! The boys are enjoying their cousinhood, and it was such a gift to see them together.
Here it is, ready or not – time for 2010. I’m no more ready for a new year this time than I have been in the past. Yet it always comes and brings its own special gifts.
One of the things I specially enjoy when talking with my students is comparing American and Czech sayings. There is almost always an equivalent idea, whether or not the animals used for reference or the elements being described are the same. I will close this note to you with the wish I received in a card from my boss. I don’t know an American way to express it – and I do wish it for you in 2010:
May you saddle your lions.
Yes, it’s been a busy, eventful, fulfilling year. Yep, there are more wrinkles in my face, and yes, more smiles. I am continuously amazed at the gift of health which allows me to walk around this beautiful town, spend time with my marvelous students, and enjoy my new friendships. Most of all, it’s been a year in which every single day had something – big, little, conscious, subconscious, or even in-your-face – to remind me how very blessed I am. For that I stay in a continuous state of gratitude.
My biggest gift this year was having Matthew and Alex with me for Christmas – ten days of being together (even with some flu/colds) and just enjoying their company. What a high! The weather wasn’t cooperative but our spirits were. The Prague Zoo was the winner with us (included in Forbes best 10 in the world, someone else’s list of top 5) and we made three trips without seeing it all. The third trip was even more special, because I was with both grandsons (Dasa and Thomas are with her family for Christmas)! The boys are enjoying their cousinhood, and it was such a gift to see them together.
Here it is, ready or not – time for 2010. I’m no more ready for a new year this time than I have been in the past. Yet it always comes and brings its own special gifts.
One of the things I specially enjoy when talking with my students is comparing American and Czech sayings. There is almost always an equivalent idea, whether or not the animals used for reference or the elements being described are the same. I will close this note to you with the wish I received in a card from my boss. I don’t know an American way to express it – and I do wish it for you in 2010:
May you saddle your lions.
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