I’ve had an entry drafted and waiting to be published for the new year for days now – then this morning happened.

For the past four years I’ve walk to the gym at approximately the same time every morning. On this particular morning, bundled in a heavy yarn scarf, puffer coat, and iPod blaring, I was startled by a strange hand on my leg. A man, walking towards me, passing on my right side,  grabbed me at my upper thigh attempting to pull me away from my morning routine day dreams. I swung my arm, screamed some obscenities and was on my way. It all happened so fast yet I play it over in my mind in slow motion.

I’m thankful:

• That grabbing my thigh was all he got away with.
• I was listening to my iPod. (I can’t imagine the things he was saying…)
• The gym was steps away
• I have friends at the gym that were helpful, calming, and proceeded to walk me home

My new attitude this New Year was to be positive and grateful for every waking moment. And it remains the same. I guess I can look at this as a test. Can I press on? Of course! Was it scary? Yes! But it’s all about accepting what happens  to us and learning from the experience as we go.

I was aware of my surroundings before. And now, even more than ever.

New and Worthy will still have fun fashion posts here and there. I want to come back in 2011 with a blog that discusses everything - From high heels to creepy men who like to grab innocent gym goers.

Welcome to the new New and Worthy.