Wait, actually- scratch that. My 2012 philosophy is, decidedly...
If the old was good, KEEP it. If the new is good, KEEP it.
That's it. Period. If you can read between the lines, then it reads something like:
DON'T KEEP IT IF IT SUCKS.
Simple! Here are a few steps I've found especially useful in making such a transition. Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee that anyone in particular, or at all, will gain any value whatsoever from my own musings. Carry on.
STEP 1: Acknowledge the positive and honor it appropriately.
Umm...so...like, mental note, right? Moment of silence? Quiet reverence?
Pfffft. Get a freaking tattoo! YES!
Act shocked.
STEP 2: Keep (insert something you love here) Sailing.
How about a gorgeous New Year's Day sail on Elliot Bay with all of your favorite sailors? Huh? Maybe throw in a little 3rd place at Duwamish Head on a beautiful January morning? Does that count? Neffy got the gun (which is just so little kid-ish exciting!) but Dos and Brio beat us out fair and square for the lead on this one....congrats to them both! (...official results...)
STEP 3: Throw caution to the wind.
Appropriately-punned expression intended. I can live no other way than to greet whatever may be carried in with the breeze... and since 2012 has started with some very serendipitous winds, I shall keep my fingers crossed for a gale and weather this storm with gratitude and a smile. Plural.
Cheers, friends. Sail true. Happy year.
Salty.
