2010 / 2011

I was reading a friend's blog that listed a few of her accomplishments for 2010. I always get a mite melancholy at the beginning of a new year when I think about the year just finished. And I wondered, as I always do (and when I go to a funeral) what could be said about my accomplishments (or even if I had any). Although I will say one of my favorite things about 2010 was the trophy I was awarded on my birthday; for me a truly once in a lifetime occurrence that I loved.

And instead of listing all of my accomplishments, I tend to think of the things I didn't do:

1. I didn't fall and break any bones this year.

2. I didn't gain any more weight. (Even through the holidays - YAY!!)

3. I didn't give up on myself even though others might seem to have.

4. I didn't close out my account on Facebook, tempted though I was.

5. I didn't speak every thought that crossed my mind, didn't voice the snarky things, didn't argue every time I felt like it.

6. I didn't feel guilty for not reading every book for book group - didn't even feel guilty when I didn't feel like going.

7. I didn't collect enough purses, sweaters or shoes.

8. I didn't eat out enough.

9. I didn't get enough beach time.

10. Didn't sing enough songs in my heart.

Therefore, for 2011 my plans are as follows:

1. Eat more gelato, chocolate frosted chocolate doughnuts, Jamba Juices and Cafe Rio tamales.

2. Ride my bike for fun and not competition. (I dislike feeling inferior when I lose.)

3. Continue to eliminate guilt and look for more fun.

4. Get more beach time.

5. Collect more purses, sweaters and shoes. (Maybe even a few more sparklies.)

6. Give and receive more hugs.

7. Voice a few more cheerful thoughts.

8. Eat out more.

9. Clean out more stuff, donate more to D. I. (except for those purses, sweaters and shoes.)

and

10. Maybe, just maybe, do a little more dusting while I'm singing more songs in my heart.

Looks and Cold

So, when someone tells you you're pretty, then follows up with how lovely your eyes are and then your teeth, I think the take home lesson here is: You're not pretty!!! People only compliment your eyes and teeth when they can't think of anything else to compliment you on.

It's 27 degrees outside. That's cold. But....my Jamba Juice coupon expires tomorrow and The Hubby will be back at work then. So: (You guessed it) I am now freezing and trying to get warm in my thickest slippers and warmest sweater after consuming a 16 oz. Berried 'n' Chocolate. Better get going on that clam chowder for dinner so I can get warm. And, in spite of my expectations, Jamba Juice was busy and crowded with other crazies like us getting cold drinks on this cold day.

Church

For a whole year, I grumbled (basically in my head) about having to go to church on the late schedule: 1-4 p.m.

Now we're on the 9 a.m. - 12 noon schedule, and all I could think was how long the day was.

Actually I loved having the whole afternoon to just be here, be reverent (i.e. lazy) and be relieved that it will now be two weeks until I have to teach S. S. again.

I'm a bit worried about what our heating and electrical bill will be for December - the last few days were so very, very cold (down to -1.6 night before last) and we've been keeping it warm so the pipes won't freeze. I try to be so frugal about stuff like that.

I'm off to warm up my blanket to put in the bed so the bed will be warm for me. Small luxuries!!!

January 1st

And we celebrated by sleeping in, eating, reading, eating, going for a two hour walk, then eating some more.

Happy New Year!