It's 2009...hard to believe.Time flies when we get older.I can remember my holiday break from school lasting what seemed like forever, and these past two weeks have gone by faster than when my son hits fast-forward on parts of a movie he doesn't like.Nevertheless, I made a list of all the things I liked about 2008. Sort of a way of finding some good in what ended up being a terrible, life-changing year, personally.And here they are...My nephew, Jackson, was born. His grin melts my heart.I finally started my blog that I'd wanted to do for awhile. It's been good therapy.Blogging about life led me to take the leap and start writing my first book. I find myself jotting down notes in line at Starbucks and while sitting at a stoplight. Yes, I've heard some honking.I am learning how to dance the West Coast Swing for a charity event, even though I'm rather clumsy at times. Go figure.I got in another year of working with great friends, which doesn't, well, seem like work. Makes getting up at 2:30 am that much easier.I road-tripped with my husband and two boys three, count 'em, THREE times in one year. Twice to Florida and once to North Carolina. That means I heard "Are we there yet" a total of 31 times.I STILL have the cell phone Greg gave me for Christmas a year ago. Oh, I lost it, but always found it, including the time I left it on the counter at Starbucks. I read more. I've always loved to read, just like my Dad, and made more time for a good book.I have caught up with old friends. It's true when they say "Old friends make the best friends."I've realized, more than ever, how much I love my Mom, two sisters, and Grandma.Last but not least, I have Greg, Griffin, and Hayden, who make life fun.So, there you have it. I'll make notes of the good things in 2009 and check back a year from now.Happy New Year.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Goodbye, 2008
It's 2009...hard to believe.Time flies when we get older.I can remember my holiday break from school lasting what seemed like forever, and these past two weeks have gone by faster than when my son hits fast-forward on parts of a movie he doesn't like.Nevertheless, I made a list of all the things I liked about 2008. Sort of a way of finding some good in what ended up being a terrible, life-changing year, personally.And here they are...My nephew, Jackson, was born. His grin melts my heart.I finally started my blog that I'd wanted to do for awhile. It's been good therapy.Blogging about life led me to take the leap and start writing my first book. I find myself jotting down notes in line at Starbucks and while sitting at a stoplight. Yes, I've heard some honking.I am learning how to dance the West Coast Swing for a charity event, even though I'm rather clumsy at times. Go figure.I got in another year of working with great friends, which doesn't, well, seem like work. Makes getting up at 2:30 am that much easier.I road-tripped with my husband and two boys three, count 'em, THREE times in one year. Twice to Florida and once to North Carolina. That means I heard "Are we there yet" a total of 31 times.I STILL have the cell phone Greg gave me for Christmas a year ago. Oh, I lost it, but always found it, including the time I left it on the counter at Starbucks. I read more. I've always loved to read, just like my Dad, and made more time for a good book.I have caught up with old friends. It's true when they say "Old friends make the best friends."I've realized, more than ever, how much I love my Mom, two sisters, and Grandma.Last but not least, I have Greg, Griffin, and Hayden, who make life fun.So, there you have it. I'll make notes of the good things in 2009 and check back a year from now.Happy New Year.
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I love the way you always find good in everything. That is a very special trait you have and one you should always keep. 2009 will be much better. We will get thru the year together!!!!
Dawn
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