Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts

Monday, January 3, 2011

Astrology 2011

I enjoy reading my horoscope from time to time. On days where I am feeling like I need a boost or inspiration I usually turn to my horoscope.com app to find some answers. If I’m not looking for answers I’m looking for guidance. Sure, there are some days when I think the reading is totally off, but lots of days it’s SPOT on. Sometimes I think I really do fit the description of being a Cancer.
Well, here is my 2011 horoscope according to astrology.com. After all the sites that I looked at I felt like this one suited me best, they are all pretty much the same, whether you are looking at Yahoo Shine, Horoscope.com or Astrology.com, but this one was my favorite…

Cancer 2011 Yearly Horoscope

Overview

Just when you thought that life couldn't possibly throw any more twists or turns along life's once tedious path, along comes the unpredictable but exhilarating energy of 2011 (operative word being 'exhilarating'). Partnerships continue to confront you with your deepest needs and fears but your career shows incredible promise and renewal. You receive the lucky touch of Jupiter from January to June. Expect major expansion and recognition on all fronts.

Promotions, opportunities to expand your social world and work-related travel are all potential gifts when the wheel of fortune spins in your favor for the first half of the year. The second half of 2011 brings a spectacular slew of new friends, alliances and networking opportunities when Jupiter moves into your house of dreams, goals and community. Venus showers you with extra doses of love and cash for the month of July, just in time for your birthday. And Mars brings the action, energy and work in August and early September.

Get ready to jet set this spring and/or summer when the planet of glamour enters your long-distance travel sector this April. Your homebody instincts give way to the lure of travel and adventure in 2011. Fall and winter bring the return of dreamy Neptune to your sector of transformation for one last jaunt between August and 2012.
Romantic
The South Node quickly finishes the run in Cancer by early January, calling up choices you've made in the past and asking you to learn from any mistakes that weakened your personal integrity. You're learning to trust your gut when it comes to love and relationships rather than seeing what you want to see. You're also getting in touch with just how sensitive you are and how important it is not take on other people's emotional baggage.

The planetary heavyweight, Saturn ruling karmic lessons continues his transit through the relationship sign of Libra (consequently at the very core of your horoscope.) Lessons that began in 2010 in the love department get put to the test and require you to go even deeper. You're getting the courage to cut the umbilical cords that have only served to choke your growth. Comfort and security are one thing, but if you're wasting your time, you're wasting your time, Cancer. You can no longer get away with rationalizing your feelings. The truth is in your belly.

Pluto, the lord of the underworld and deep, one-way transformation continues to reveal any repressed issues and power struggles in significant relationships. Consider that you're only in the early stages of a heavy long-term process of self-discovery and shedding skin. Letting go has never been more essential to your overall wellbeing. Relationships take on a heavier vibe and ask you to commit thereby eliminating any residual fluff. Those relationships that no longer serve you will fall away, ready or not. And there is no going back under Pluto's inevitable one-way metamorphosis.
Career
Revolutionary new project ideas that began percolating in early 2010 are ready to launch by spring. With Jupiter encouraging you to think in terms of more, bigger and better coupled with Uranus egging you on to experiment, you're guaranteed to break out of the corporate box and take your career to the next level. Be prepared to leave the comfort of a solid paycheck to pursue something infinitely more fulfilling and ultimately more rewarding (and yes, even on a financial level if you play your cards right, Cancer.) Your busiest work months are between August and September. And the most creative and sweet work moments take place during December when Venus enters your work sector.

More autonomy, greater recognition, and fabulous travel become integral constituents of your fab new professional world. Expect powerful shifts to occur between March (Jupiter joins Uranus in your career sector) and May (six planets line up at the top of your horoscope.) Dare yourself to take your greatest career risks during late January until the end of May, which is when Jupiter peaks at the top of your horoscope. When you're sitting pretty in 2011 doing what you want and how you want -- you'll be oh-so-glad you did.

When lucky Jupiter enters your networking sector in June, your life becomes radically more festive. This run of dazzling little social fetes is anything but frivolous. The more your mix and mingle, the more key contacts you're liable to make. In the second half of 2011, it's all about who you know, so come out of your shell and take time to get to know who you're auspiciously rubbing shoulders with. Support seems to flow effortlessly, so don't be afraid to get by with a little help from your friends.

2011 Goals, Not Resolutions

I don’t do resolutions. I guess I just don’t like the word. Call them goals, aspirations, objectives or even wishes, but resolution is too strong of a word for me. Call it a “to do list” if you will, just not a resolution. Resolution means to be resolved or resolute. It’s the result of something or a solution to a problem.  I don’t feel like I have anything to resolve from 2010, so here is my list of aspirations for 2011.
1.       Read More Books: I recently found a list of 30 books to read before you turn 30. I’d like to get though them all before I’m 30! I think I’ve only read 5 or so. I have a few more years to get this down. Maybe I’ll put a dent in it.

2.       Take More Photos: That’s right. This blog is all about my photos. I need to provide you all with more material! I have a few projects planned/brainstormed so stay tuned!

3.       Cook, not Bake, but still Bake: Reason why I gained so much weight in 2010? I baked more cupcakes then I could eat, and then I ate them. I need to work on cooking healthier meals and not bake as often. All the energy I placed into baking needs to but put into cooking.  Thankfully, I think this will be possible because of my wonderful Christmas gift of “Joy of Cooking” aka the Bible of cooking. It will also be hard because of my amazing new Kitchen Aid mixer.This leads into…

4.       Get In Shape: Go to the gym, work out, go for walks, hikes, stuff like that. Pretty self explanatory. It's the typical "resolution" that most people make.

5.       Stop drinking: maybe not stop completely, but cool it down. With all the beer I drink it’s no wonder I gained some pounds in 2010. Talk about Calories. It’s harder to get into shape when you drink, so slow it down I will.

6.       Travel: Well, so far this is a good one. I’m going to NYC in early January (wish me luck that I don't get snowed in!!!) for a mini vacation with the girls. I’d like to travel out of the country, go see Europe. I’ll settle with a trip to Hawaii.

7.       Get Over My Fear of Babies: I’ve never changed a diaper, EVER.  I really don’t plan on it anytime soon, but two of my friends had babies last year, so this is something I’m going to have to get over. Also, when I have kids I’m gonna have to know what I’m doing. Maybe I’ll just adopt.

8.       Go to More Sporting Events: I was only able to make it do three or four baseball games last year and a few Warriors games. I’ve only been to a Raiders game, but still no Niners game. My Goal Is to go to a Niners game in 2011. I have a few more Warriors tickets for this season and I for sure plan on getting Giants Tickets, so this one seems easy enough.

9.       Find More Fun Free Stuff to do in the City: Sure, I read Fun Cheap SF, but I rarely go to the events. I need to start going and become a woman of the city.

10.   Venture out of the Sunset: Yes, I said it. I live in the Sunset, work in the FiDi, and then go home to the Sunset. In many ways I really just stay on my side of market street. I go to the Marina, the Richmond, North Beach, Golden Gate Park, but I’m almost never in the Mission, Potrero Hill, Noe Valley, and those are the neighborhoods that have some of the best food! Need to get out more….


Now, All I need to do is post this list in my cube at work on the fridge in my house. This way I’ll see it and be reminded. I feel like all of these are easy enough. The only hard one will be getting my ass to the gym. Happy New Year everyone!

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Years Eve

It's almost 2011! Wow, 2010 was a blast. I hope everyone has a magical evening! I know I'll be at my parent's house with good company! I can't wait. What will you all be doing? Well, whatever it may be don't drink too much and stay safe!

Photo by Lola Rain