December 19th...Sunday...almost 5 pm...and I am finally relaxed.
I was reminded, ever so sweetly, by my mother that I had not updated my blog since August. And, with good reason...I swear. It has been a hectic year, and the changes that have occurred at the school I am currently teaching at has kept me moving from the start of school until this very moment. I won't dwell on the work situation because there isn't anything I can do about it, right? It's just a means to an end, and when I am having a day like today, I can't quite complain.
Let me set you the scenario...the weather in Las Vegas has been cloudy, dark, and windy. I am sitting in my nice clean house, with the lights from my Christmas tree and Christmas decorations glowing, and the sweet scent of my favorite candles are filling the room with my favorite Christmas smells - pine tree and cinnamon. The TV is set to Lifetime's Fa-la-la-la Christmas movie marathon, I am snuggled under my favorite pink blanket on my favorite spot on the couch, and I know that I have freedom for 2 weeks. I haven't left my little sanctuary all day, and I don't plan on it. This is a much needed rest as I prepare myself for the upcoming 2011 and what it has in store for me. I am happy at this moment.
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| Christmas Tree 2010 |
You know me and my need to list things to remind me of all that I am grateful for. Winter season is no different...
1. My family - Lord knows that if it wasn't for them, I would be a complete basket case by now. Times have been tough, I have been cranky, and they haven't stopped supporting me.
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| My family in Nelson, Nevada |
2. My best friends - the group is small, but we are close. I can't imagine getting through the times, good or bad, without them by my side.
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| Me and my girls at BWW, December 2010 |
3. Building a relationship with my sister - our road has been bumpy but getting past those things has been important. I missed her when we weren't close. She makes me laugh, and I love that I can call her my friend again.
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| Gotcha...eating! HAHA |
4. Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia frozen yogurt - my treat, my companion on stressful days.
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| Yummy |
5. Kennedy Michelle - for being extra naughty and making me laugh on a regular basis
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| Little Kenny, behaving for a second... |
6. Mac and Cheese - my comfort food.
7. Hugs - I can't believe how much I need them right now. I've always loved them, but right now they are essential to my existence - the bigger the hug, the better.
8. Basketball - from my girls at the middle school to my boys in Boston - I LOVE THIS GAME!
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| Big Baby, #11 is my love |
9. Photography - my escape. Thank you to the families and friends that have allowed me to be apart of their family for a few hours and capture their memories.
The list isn't as long, but it's a start. I'm going to sign off now and enjoy my stressful evening. Let's get this new year going....
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