A New Year is Almost Upon Us

Has this year gone by quicker than the previous ones or what? This is the usual time for reflection and try to decide on what to change for the next year. For me, I've gained too much weight and I need to get it off...I've already started exercising again and trying to watch what and how much I eat. I will be moving around March...not quite sure where yet. I'm not looking forward to it at all but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be mostly painless. I definitely want to get more crafting done and actually be successful in selling it. So be on the lookout for my store on Etsy.
So three things for the New Year...hopefully 2010 will be successful. Hope that everyone has a happy and safe one.

Happy Holidays

I know that I haven't posted much over this past year. I cannot promise that I will post more next year. I did want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Enjoy!

Cuties Alert

Happy Dance

I finished this on Sunday and it's available for sale if anyone is interested.

Gee, what have I been up to?

I guess I've been more focused on getting over this nasty cold and finishing up my Christmas gifts lately. All the gifts are ready-just need to be shipped since I will not be joining my family this year for Christmas.
I've also been trying to figure out where I'll be living come March. Joey and I will not be renewing our lease and are going our separate ways. So I need to figure out what I can afford and find it.
I've been attending a lot of Joey's band's shows. They are getting better and better with each show. I'm glad that Joey is back to playing on a more regular basis and the guys are really laid back bunch of people. No egos.
My cousin Denise is now a Northern. She had to move out of Florida due to not being able to find a job once she was laid off from her previous one. So she's now in VA and a lot closer to me!
Work is work. Always changing.

Happy Dance

The last of the coasters for my brother

Happy Dance

This is the 2nd part of the Christmas gift that I made for my mom and dad. Started and finished it yesterday.

Quote of the Day

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

- Aesop, Greek author of fables

Happy Dance

#3 for my brother

Miami Vs. Carolina

Not the greatest pics since they were taken by my cell but what a great time I had!

Early Christmas Gift

Today I get to use the Christmas gift that my parents got for me-a ticket to see my favorite NFL team-Miami Dolphins-play live and in person. They're playing Carolina Panthers tonight I'm going to the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This will be my first NFL game in person and I can't wait to go!

Happy Dance!

Just finished Coaster #2 for my brother's Christmas gift

Mini Vacation

I just got back yesterday from spending some time with my cousin, Denise and help celebrate her 30th birthday. I arrived early on Friday and hung out with her and met the neighborhood "kids" and her newest addition, Jasmine. Kicked some ass in Scrabble which is always a good thing. Denise had also bought a butter sculpture in tribute to the NYS Fair that we both missed this year.
Saturday was beach day and boy did I pay for it. We spent most of the time sitting at a beach bar and listening to the band and people watching.
Sunday was family day. Denise and I went to her parents where we hung out with them, our Uncle Gerry, cousins Mollie, Christina and Destiny. We also ate the BEST ribs on the planet.....thank you Uncle Ricky!
Monday was Downtown Disney and basically just get out of the apartment. It was a laid back day.
Tuesday was Epcot...lots of food and beer for me...We did a lot of walking and my dogs were certainly barking at the end of the day. My mom had requested that I have a German beer and a French dessert for her birthday and I obliged.
Wednesday was my return home and I definitely had a much harder time coming home than I usually do.

Cutie Alert

Happy Dance

Here's the first out of 4 coasters that I'm making for my brother.

Crafting

Been slowly doing some more latch hooking and cross stitching. I've been cross stitching some more Christmas gifts. Once I finish them, I'll post the happy dances.

Cutie Alert

Honoring One's Wishes

I spent this past weekend with Joey's family on Emerald Isle. The main reason why we all had gone was to scatter Joey's grandmother's ashes out into the ocean...a place where she wanted to be and spent much of her life at. She had requested this before she past away. At one point, Joey's mother was struggling and stated that she couldn't do it. Luckily, her ashes were scattered...just like she wanted...not necessarily what the family wanted. It got me to thinking how selfish human beings can be. I would be beyond pissed if my family did not honor my wishes (which are by the way, to be cremated and thrown into the ocean off of Maui). I would probably end up haunting them for the rest of their lives until they did what I requested. Yes, you miss the person who went on but the least you could do is honor their wishes...don't be selfish and hold on because you miss them. You have your memories...cherish them...hold on to those, not the ashes of them if they have specifically wished to be somewhere else.

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1 Year Work Anniversary

Now some of you may not think that this is significant. I only do considering the previous year I had to deal with unemployment, working at different agencies, and basically my life being turned upside down. This past year at work has seen different supervisors, a complete different set of coworkers, and like with any government position, lots of bs policy changes. I am curious on what this next year will bring...a possible move, a possible departure, or even a possible staying put.