Hello 2010

Starting a new year can be a tricky thing. As the gyms are full and the organic isle is empty, one can't help but to think. I know I could shed a few pounds and eat better myself. Have I started that? No. Not even close. Although I did get the stomach bug and lost a few. In time, it pasted, and I found those pounds again.

I've never made a New Year's resolution. Probably never will. I know myself too well to do that. Instead I just try to do good (whatever the good is). Although, I will skydive this year.

July 2010 I will turn 28. Yippy. Not quite as I thought things would be at this age. But that is good. Because there is so much good. I have a healthy family. I have a chunky, adorable nephew. My car is still going. I have a funny dog. And I have a roof over my head.

I have no clue what stumbles and bumps will come this year but I know one thing. Things that matter and things that don't. There is nothing that time won't erase and money won't replace.

As I spend time reflecting on life, my future, and if I should find a new job...I can't help but smile. I'm blessed. I'll find a better job. My life is good. And whatever comes up in life, I can face it.

I hope this new year brings a good and positive attitude to us all. A patient heart. And a loving spirit. Thank God for dogs, friends, and music. Amen.

This is Moses, me, and Miller watching the ducks on the Rez. I do love these dogs!

Yet, there is beauty

A little bruised. A little humbled. A little smarter. The past. There is beauty in everything. Even the past.

I truly believe we should make each day great. Smile. Laugh. Work hard. And do great things. How beautiful to wake up to a new day. One day to make it better than the last and give it all you have.

Love the ones you love, with all you have. Pass out smiles and hugs. Sit back and laugh.

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

Humor

Mark Twain was a great author. Remember him? He wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Adventures of Tom Sawyer. My father is a fan of Twain. As a small child, I remember reading these books with my dad. I loved it!

Twain had a sense of humor. I appreciate that. There are many wonderful quotes from him but by far, my favorite is- Humor is a great thing, the saving thing. The minute is crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place.

How very true. Laughter is favorite thing. I can say that it is a huge part of my life. Thank goodness. Without it, I can't imagine life. When the stress of life, work and relationships get to be 'too' much, a good laugh is what I need. I had that tonight. I had dinner with a group of old friends. People I worked with 5 years ago. It was great. It was full of laughter.

How much do you laugh? Does a bad day at work take away your laughter? Does a rough relationship take away your laughter? Laugh. It heals. Laugh until it hurts. I just love that!

I moved to the Reservoir area. I love my new house. In the past week, I have preasure washed the house, painted the: bathroom, bedrooms, living room, front door, cut the grass and hedges, put out pine straw, and scrubbed the tile. I have been a busy bee and it has been good. Hard work is always a good thing.

I fell off the blog-osphere. Hope I'm back! After 10" of rain in Jackson, maybe we can enjoy a month of sunshine and cooler temps!