Happy 2009!

How did you spend your New Year's Eve? Was it in the company of ecstatic revelers at Times Square, or cuddled at home with loved ones? My husband and I spent a quiet evening hosting dinner and drinks for a handful of our close friends. It was a nice, low-key way to ring in what looks to be a nice, low-key New Year for us.

Every New Year brings the promise of new beginnings. And this year, I'm making the following resolutions:

• Shop to stimulate the economy- but only buy things that I love and will use and/or wear, not just because the item is on sale or well-priced. If this past sales season is any indication-- retail will continue to suffer this year, which means more bargains will be heading our way. This year, I can afford to be choosier about my shopping.
• Expand my horizons; learn a few new skills and explore new hobbies.
• Take more photographs and share them on this blog :) I live in New York City-- one of the richest, most vibrant cities in the world. And I'm fortunate enough to be able to travel with my husband and friends. I am looking forward to sharing more of these trips with you...

Do you make New Year's resolutions? Or do you think they're a waste of time?