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December 31, 2009

New Year's Eve Fortune

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So, what do you know? My last lunch of the year turned out to be at my favorite vegetarian Chinese restaurant and a new tradition was born! From now on, on the last day of the year, I'm always going to draw a "cookie" fortune for the new year.

Here is what I got today:
"You are capable, competent, creative, careful. Prove it."

I simply love it. A lovely fortune to carry with me in 2010.

***

While I was slurping my noodles, I was also observing the lovely family sitting across from me. That's when I overheard the 7 year old chat with his dad:

"Dad, to be or not to be. that's the question? Who said that?"

"That is a phrase written by Shakespeare, a famous playwright."

"I think it's the most stupid question ever.." said the boy. "Of course the answer is to be!"

"Oh really? And why is that, son?"

"Because... (big grin) Because to be is an adventure!"

no joke!

***

Here is my wish for you in 2010:

I wish for you "To be"

Your most authentic pure self

Capable, Competent, Creative, Careful, Caring

Happy Happy Happy

xo

Comments (19)


Simply beautiful. Here's to a year of "being"!


Tina:

Love the little boy's awesome-ness!!!

And your fortune cookie is so perfect!

Can't wait to see what 2010 has in store. Have an awesome New Years "being"!!


Love this! And you are so very capable, competent, creative, careful and caring!

Happy 2010.


What a lovely new tradition.

I am obsessed with collecting fortune cookie fortunes. My new tradition is that I write the names of the people I'm with on the back of the fortune when I get it. I never seem to eat Chinese food alone. Wonder why that is? And then i carry my fortunes and my friends around with me in a safe place in my wallet for a very long time.

Happy New Year Alex. I hope your fortune comes true! And good luck with whatever "Big" thing you're planning for this year!


this is downright perfect :)


That says it all. Thank you.


What a lovely wish, thank you. Happy Happy 2010 to you. :)


Oh. This brought a huge grin to my face and a soft but potent 'yes'.

Happy New Year!


It's perfect! Although you have nothing to prove in my book. x


what a delightful way to end 2009! i wish you many wonderful 'to be' moments this year, gypsy alex! :)


Lara:

What a perfect post to propel yourself into the new year...it most definitely was serendipity bringing you to that restaurant to hear (and read) the words you needed for your starting gate gallop!

Loving your blog so much--thanks for the inspiration.

Lara


Such a perfect fortune! I never get ones that are that great!


the wisdom of children.

what a perfect fortune for 2010!


That's just a perfect conversation to over hear :-)


I *love* the conversation you overheard!!!! :)


I think my mom is planning something similar. Good luck to you.


Keep up the wonderful writing. I enjoyed reading your posting. Thanks


Beautiful.
I just discovered your page from tracy's link. I am so glad that I stopped by.

-amy


I will be. Thank you.


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