Prepare for a series of poorly worded analogies...

It's the beginning of a long road... Right now, the challenge to stay in line and commit to the month of December is a posing strange standoff of emotions in my brain-heart. On the one hand, I'm brimming over with the giddy determination that makes this endeavor seem so attainable. Motivation flows so naturally when first starting something so packed with freshy-freshness. On the other hand, I'm aware of a daunting notion lingering in the back of my mind. It's a feeling reminiscent of being a mile or two into an epic mountaineering trip, knowing you still have many mountains to traverse without misstep before you reach your final destination. When I'm hit with a discouraging thought such as this, I remind myself of the grander things about this adventure. For instance, although it's a long ways to the top of the final peak--which I will call Mt. December--I don't have to turn around in the end to go all the way back to my car. Also, I hear the view from the top of Mt. December is incredible and the victory beer is delicious. :drinker: Now, this month full of holiday festivities is going to be a really good challenge--if you can traverse the December Ridgeline without incident, you can traverse anything. I'm excited to take it on with a positive frame of mind and to share the ups and downs along the way. Just remember, first and foremost--we have each other--and finally, every journey is just a bunch of steps. Let's take them one at a time!