Cheers!

In honor of the New Year it only seems appropriate to pay homage to the adage “Out with the old, in with the new”. So here’s a recap of the highlights of 2010 and a look forward at my ambitions for 2011!!!

2010 Highlights:

Lots of fantastic things happened in 2010. In May I became an aunt again to a beautiful baby girl. In July I was voted the new Vice President of Administration for the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts. In September I abandoned the “Platz” name and took on the “Antul” name in my proud new role as wife to the greatest husband I could ask for. In Sept/Oct I spent two weeks island hopping in Hawaii. In November I was invited to be the Administration Chairperson for the 2011 IACA/MACA conference committee. Very excited about that! I traveled to Mexico in December and saw the Mayan ruins. I also stayed true to my favorite charities & causes throughout 2010: St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Make a Wish Foundation, March of Dimes, and the American Diabetes Association in honor of both my parents who live with diabetes.

2011 is going to be another busy, fun filled year! Of course I'll be working full time at the greatest job ever, volunteering for the Senior Support Team, planning 12 trainings for MACA, helping plan the 2011 IACA/MACA conference, and putting an addition onto our house. Yikes! In addition I aim to accomplish the following:
 

1. Career: Publish another article, Complete one new GREAT presentation, Create 2 new preventative products for my Department.
   
2. Financial: Double my personal savings.
   
3. Health/Fitness: Get the strong core I've always wanted but never had. Preferably by swimsuit season.
   
4. Recreation: Take a trip somewhere new and try 52 new things I've never done before.
   
5. Community: Ramp up volunteer work for the Senior Support Team
   
6. Relationships: See each member of my immediate family at least once a month. I simply didn't see them enough in 2010.
   
7. Spiritual: Okay, so I know it's not exactly super spiritual, but my goal here is to continue with my monthly massage. That's my me-time. I'll also try to spend more time outdoors instead of living in my kitchen!

Of course every year also has its share of unexpected sadness, but let these serve as silent reminders to keep a good life perspective, to live life in moments, to move on quickly from setbacks and to linger in happy times. Here's to 2011! Cheers!