Whoa, it' 2009

Happy New Year!

I should stop letting so much time go by in between entries.

Christmas was great. GREAT. We spent Christmas Eve at my aunt's house, and then Christmas Day with the in-laws. They are a great bunch, very much like my own family. I feel so totally comfortable with my husband's family and really love hanging out with them. We had a wonderful day, complete with the most hilarious game of electronic catchphrase EVER played.

I have had the last few days off from work (and therefore have completely stayed away from anything resembling a computer.) These vacation days were last-minute add-ons because I had some time I had to use up - but I may try to do this again next year. Hubs has been off this week (hm, teachers.) and it's been so great to spend some time just hanging out - especially during this crazy time of year.

We spent New Year's Eve with some friends, just eating and drinking and playing Guitar Hero. I really had no desire to go balls-to-the-wall this year so I was happy to just hang out, drink a few, eat too much, and generally chill. Today we had lunch with a friend and then hung out at home for a while with him, talking about pets and books and life in general.

Are people doing the resolution thing this year? I tend to set goals for myself, but haven't thought about it much this year. This year kind of snuck up on me.

I guess above all, I should hope to keep working on myself, keep being aware, keep building on my strengths and repairing my flaws. Two months ago, I decided to stop beating myself up about the things I do wrong every day, and to spend some time each night celebrating the little victories. I started focusing on one thing I had done (or not done) that was a big deal to me, even if it would seem stupid to other people. Often I'd share it with Hubs (and he's very well trained- I mean, well-mannered, and is always excited for me.) I've noticed my attitude change quite a bit since I started doing that. Everything has become a little easier. Eating right, exercising, work... it all feels a little simpler. So I think I'll keep that up.

As far as blogging goes, I have given up on the idea that each post has to be a work of art. So I won't erase an entire post or feel stupid just because I'm not particularly eloquent or insightful that day. Other people are good at that - I don't really share well. I have a real, private journal for that kind of stuff. So while there may be so much going on in my brain, this is often what you will get from me. Little updates, mundane topics, cats with funny captions, links and YouTube videos.

Maybe I'll occasionally throw something new in there just to spice things up. You'd like that, wouldn't you? Dirty minx.

Now that I've got you all titillated, it's time to go take down the Christmas decorations. It's almost January 2nd, which means I've become bitter about the cold and started looking forward to the spring.