{12.29.07}

2008

1. Will you be looking for a new job? Weird, I just had a dream about this last night. NO.
2. Will you be looking for a new relationship? No.
3. New house? Nope.
4. What will you do different in 2008? Clean less!?! Ha!
5. New Years resolution? Oh so many…
6. What will you not be doing in 2008? Getting Married!
7. Any trips planned? Vegas, Hawaii and Maine.
8. Wedding plans? Done.
9. What's on your calendar? Stuff.
10. What can't you wait for? Baby RidRid.
11. What would you like to see happen different? Ownership.
12. What about yourself will you be changing? My choice of gum.
14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about? I'll try.
15. Will you dress differently this year than you did in 07? Hopefully, God willing!
16. Will you start or quit drinking? That depends on number 10.
17. Will you have better relationships with your family? I hope so.
18. Will you do charity work? It's my job.
19. Will you go to bars? Doubtful.
20. Will you be nice to people you don't know? Yes, of course.
21. Do you expect 2008 to be a good year for you? YES.
22. How much did you change from this time last year til now? A whole lotta.
23. Do you plan on having a child? Yes - perhaps two more!
24. Will you still be friends with the same people you are friends with now? Yes, for sure.
25. Major lifestyle changes? With any luck.
26. Will you be moving? Negative.
27. What will you make sure doesn't happen in 2008 that happened in 07? Moving!
28. What are your New Years Eve plans? Pending.
29. Will you have someone to kiss at midnight? OH YES!
30. Wish for 2008? That all my friends and family are blessed with a happy and healthy year.

{12.17.07}

deep breath

i can finally take some time to put my thoughts together. it's been a crazy few weeks and i'm happy to report the following accomplishments:

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  christmas cards - mailed.
  
  


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  gifts - all purchased and wrapped.
  
  


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  800 members - invoiced.
  
  


• my desk - i can see it again.


• getting adam to wear and attend an ugly sweater christmas party!!!

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i just made the most fabulous list of things to get done before we leave on saturday. christmas in john day. six days with my family; my daddy's hugs, my mama's delish cooking, kids screaming with excitement, santa's cookies, sledding, bon fires and late night chats by the wood stove. i can hardly stand the wait.

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why i love my job and the giving tree givers:

"a dresser"

this is all a ten year old boy wants for christmas this year. melt. my. heart.

{12.4.07}

horoscope and things

i must admit, i'm not the biggest believer in astrology. but i came across my horoscope today and it was dead on. dead on!

Your philosophical perspective helps you to detach from your emotions just enough to be healthy. You may be ready for all the changes that you see coming, especially if they offer you additional freedom. But if dependency issues arise, don't push them away. Facing your feelings can help you do even better.

so many awesome happenings to report...no mental energy to put them into words. i digress...to, perhaps...weekly mel...or monthly mel...or quarterly mel. one of these days i'll have more time...one of these days, very soon!

happy things: love notes from brenner. my mother's endless encouragement. going home for christmas. late night chats with my sweet julie. planning jen's 30th birthday celebration in vegas. maggie cogswell-kelly. reclaiming trust. odd numbers. the smell of christmas cards. *sweet confirmation.*

sad things: mr. charlie. tankers. my pantry. dwellers.