Dear 2010
I was going to write this letter to you yesterday, but then I figured I’d wait until it was officially your gig. Like, maybe you’re some sort of diva who won’t even talk about what’s expected of you until you’ve officially got the job.
So, welcome! A lot is expected of you. If you haven’t heard yet, your predecessor was kind of an asshole. And by kind of, I mean a complete and total asshole.
You need to make up for that, which is going to be a big job. It’s not going to be easy, but I don’t think it’s too much to ask.
Please keep my family and friends healthy and happy, and heal my friends who are sick. Bring the expected babies into the world without drama, and make sure they are healthy and chubby and cute. Because we don’t need no ugly babies. Or any more sadness and sorrow. 2009 gave us enough of that. For a lifetime.
You are the year Dylan will start t-ball and Kindergarten and the year Zachary will start Preschool. You are the year I will get organized, if it kills me. You are *hopefully* the year that DJ will see a load of stress lifted off his shoulders, and will see us moving into a new home. Let’s make sure those last two happen, m’kay?
You are the year I will win the lottery, the year I will become a walking Ann Taylor Loft ad, the year I will start to wear jewelry on a consistent basis, and the year I will buy myself a designer handbag without feeling loads of guilt.
You are MY year. We will be friends and I will be sad to see you go. You, however, will probably not be sad to say goodbye to me.
I WILL OWN YOU.
Love,
Meg
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neena on 01 Jan 2010 at 8:58 am #
I say you run out right now and buy the designer bag – kick off the year with a bang!!!
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AmazingGreis on 01 Jan 2010 at 8:59 am #
Wow, it looks like you have a busy, yet AWESOME, year ahead. Good luck in 2010 Meghan! Hope to see at some point, you know, if you’re not too busy buying bags and winning the lottery!!!
XOXO
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AmazingGreis on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:00 am #
I hope to see you at some point, not I hope to see, because we all know I can see. LOL
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pgoodness on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:11 am #
Go girl! 2010 is going to be the bitch of a lot of us, I think!!
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Elaine on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:20 am #
I hope and pray 2010 doesn’t let you down. I’m glad you let it know who’s boss! Happy New Year!!
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kathygee1 on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:21 am #
I hope for all of these things for your family and friends…and more.
kathygee1´s last blog ..Merry Christmas!
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Grumble Girl on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:32 am #
Ditto on that handbag, girl. GO GET ONE!! Enjoy the shit out of it too… Happy New Year, Sweets!! xox
Grumble Girl´s last blog ..Last Random Act of Kindness for 2009
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heather... on 01 Jan 2010 at 11:31 am #
you know, a lot of those things can be accomplished when you come down to see me. there is a magical place called THE OUTLETS.
Suck it, 2009.
heather…´s last blog ..So Long
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HRH on 01 Jan 2010 at 6:43 pm #
Oh, just go get the knock-off bag so when someone spills milk inside of it there is not a national crisis…other than that all I can say is AMEN.
HRH´s last blog ..The Three Stooges
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Molly on 01 Jan 2010 at 7:04 pm #
I’m not entirely sure ugly babies exist. I have tried to google image search UGLY BABY many many times. No real baby images come up.
Molly´s last blog ..For Anissa
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Anna See on 01 Jan 2010 at 7:19 pm #
May 2010 be all of that and more for you and those you love.
Anna See´s last blog ..All That and a Bag of Chips
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Kellee on 01 Jan 2010 at 9:37 pm #
I hear you, lady! May we all have a better 2010.
Kellee´s last blog ..All the beauty of the world, ’tis but skin deep.
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DE Heather on 01 Jan 2010 at 11:20 pm #
I have high hopes for 2010 myself…here’s hoping she is one of those dependable gals who loves to help everyone out.
DE Heather´s last blog ..Christmas Morning
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Assertagirl on 03 Jan 2010 at 9:56 am #
Ha, you’re totally making 2010 your own personal bitch. Love it.
Assertagirl´s last blog ..Into 2010.
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ali on 03 Jan 2010 at 12:39 pm #
I am NOT sorry to be saying goodbye to the very shitty 2009. Here’s to a ridiculously great 2010!
ali´s last blog ..I’m not sure I completed one entire thought in this post. But, at least the payoff pictures at the end are good. oh yes, they really are.
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anymommy on 03 Jan 2010 at 2:48 pm #
I can’t bitch slap 2009 entirely, since she did bring my beautiful Nate, but I can get behind a FABULOUS 2010. For everyone. Hear me, 2010? You look pretty. Your hair is gorgeous. Be nice.
anymommy´s last blog ..Split Personality
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Debby Pucci on 03 Jan 2010 at 8:07 pm #
I pray that this New (2010) Year will not let you down.
Looking forward to seeing the healthy babies, your new home, designer clothes and purse!
Debby Pucci´s last blog ..I’LL BE BACK
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brie on 03 Jan 2010 at 9:38 pm #
Ohhhhh, I just spent a good sum of money at Ann Taylor Loft, LOVE their stuff right now!!!!! Happy 2010, I need a good one, too!
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Jennifer on 03 Jan 2010 at 9:38 pm #
I am with you, Meghan! Like someone else said, I can’t completely smack 2009 in the face because it was an incredible year with and for my toddler but other than that, it pretty much BLEW. Here’s hoping that 2010 is a massive improvement — especially for those who suffered so much this past year and truly deserve some easier times! I hope all your 2010 wishes come true.
Jennifer´s last blog ..On your third birthday…
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Katrina on 04 Jan 2010 at 11:57 am #
I like this letter to 2010. I think I might have to write one up myself.
I agree with you — 2009 SUCKED majorly for a lot of people that I know. So 2010 better deliver….
Happy New Year to you!
Katrina´s last blog ..Christmas
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Maria on 04 Jan 2010 at 12:01 pm #
Hell yeah.
Maria´s last blog ..New Year’s Quiz 2009
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Joe @ IrrationalDad on 04 Jan 2010 at 7:31 pm #
I fully expect 2010 to kick my ass… but I fully intend to put up a fight and at least give it a black eye or a bloody nose. Then, 2010 will tell 2011 to watch out for me. Happy New Year!
Joe @ IrrationalDad´s last blog ..Merry Christmas 2009
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Issa on 05 Jan 2010 at 10:18 am #
I just keep hoping it’s a year filled with more laughter than tears. Is my hope for 2010.
Issa´s last blog ..Let me see if I can dial it down a notch
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moosh in indy. on 05 Jan 2010 at 8:49 pm #
Kind of the best letter ever.
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Shnerfle on 06 Jan 2010 at 11:30 am #
If *YOU* own 2010, what do I get? Bubkas, that’s what I”m gonna get. Can I line up now to own 2011? ‘Cause I’d like to look like an AnnTaylor ad, myself. It’ll probably take me that extra year to fit into that stuff, so actually, this could work out. You get 2010 and I get 2011. Deal.
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Undomestic Diva on 06 Jan 2010 at 1:16 pm #
LOVE this.
And could you pick me up a designer handbag while you’re getting one for yourself? THANKS!
xoxo
Undomestic Diva´s last blog ..Never leave home without your Blackberry. Duct-taped to your hand.
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Sourire11 on 06 Jan 2010 at 8:07 pm #
I’m totally in for owning 2010. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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TYPEAMOMMA on 07 Jan 2010 at 12:31 pm #
Love the letter ! Oh, and I will need only a moments notice when your ready for your “designer bag” … Coach and I are like BFF’s , so she’d be totally pissed if you went without me !
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LaTonya on 07 Jan 2010 at 5:41 pm #
This letter ROCKS! You have great expectations!
The way I beat the guilt about buying something for myself, I save for it, mostly change, and when I have a costly purchase, dollar bills. That way I’m not taking away from ‘the family.’ I like to call it the ‘Me Jar.’
LaTonya´s last blog ..What’s Wrong With This Picture?
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Erin G on 08 Jan 2010 at 7:07 am #
Absolutely perfect letter! I hope 2010 brings you guys all you want and more! And maybe we will get to see each other! Miss and love you
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Melissa on 08 Jan 2010 at 11:34 am #
I hope 2010 turns out EXACTLY as you predict!
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DesignherMomma on 08 Jan 2010 at 5:15 pm #
I want to see that handbag when you get it. You will rock it. What are you thinking as far as brand-wise? (because I’m a brand whore, and that’s why I need to know)
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