The older I get, the more I believe that there's something to be learned in every experience life throws at you. Every moment is "teachable," and with humility, awareness, and strength we can take lessons from many very difficult situations.

That said, 2007 sucked hard and I'm really glad it's finally over. I'm also very happy and optimistic about my prospects for 2008, which can be summed up in four words: drink less, dance more. To elaborate, that means focusing on opportunities for compassion and a greater understanding of my place in the world, which ties back to a grounded and dedicated yoga practice as a foundation for dance. I would like to reach a point in physical practice and conditioning where I truly am able to apply dance as an expressive tool or prism for my experience. I also wouldn't mind developing a yoga ass while I'm at it. ;)

Happy New Year everyone! 2008 is a blank page -- what do YOU plan to write?