Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Mark Twain
Did Mark Twain really say this? I can’t find the original, so I’m not sure, but there are several sources that have it attributed to Twain. But I’ve been thinking about this quote as I look back on 2007. I can confidently say I sailed away from safe harbor in 2006. But in 2007, I began to tread water, to second guess myself. I feared the sails might even be in shreds. And the boat’s motor gave out a long time ago. So rather than wander around in circles, blown about by the wind and wishing the Coast Guard would somehow come save my tattered shred of a novel, 2008 is going to be the year I swim. It’s going to take a lot of muscle. But there’s a lot yet to be discovered. The horizon is just ahead.
Kristy Dempsey 
I hear you. I’ve felt much the same about 2007.
It’s good to “see” you again, I’ve been wondering what you were up to.
Here’s to 2008.
*Clink, clink* To 2008!
*Clink, clink* To 2008!
Yay, Kristy — and I know you’ll reach a new and exciting shore š
Thanks! I hope so.
I love the quote.
Have fun swimming in 2008.
And if you ever need to borrow a boogie board for a few minutes, to rest your muscles–let me know and I’ll try to help.
I might!
It’s a great quote, no matter who said it.
Have a fabulous, swimming New Year!
Thanks! You, too!
Swim!
Glub, glub. š I’ll let you know if I need you to call in the rescue force.
I love that quote! Here’s hoping 2008 is good to you and yours!
You and yours too!
That’s a great quote! and just when I needed it. Those second guesses were starting to haunt me.
While you’re swimming, remember, you can always change strokes, and you’ll still be swimming.
2008 will be just great!
Kathy Q.
I’ll be changing my strokes peridocially. I get bored if I don’t!
Happy 2008!!
Welcome back!
I am swimming right there with you!!
Re: Happy 2008!!
Yay! I have company!
What a lovely post. I don’t know if I’m sinking or swimming most days, but I’m always right behind ya willing to blow wind into your sails, girl.
Here’s to 2008!
You go girl! I’m cheering for you lots!