"Leave your livestock alone"

I'm taking stock of my life, as tradition demands. The findings are predictable, as always. I need to workout, my homeschool needs some consistancy, the house needs to be de-cluttered, and my finances could stand an increase. So, I'll throw a few things away, perhaps I'll touch up my dark roots, and I'll thumb through a fitness magazine. Then, we'll be back to normal by dinner time.

Things changed in my world over the past year, but the changes have been gradual. I am now working part time outside of my home, and that's significant. I began dating my friend, which is also significant.
Mostly, though, I am looking forward. The horizon is rushing nearer, and I am looking at the coming year with a sense of anticipation. In '09, my boys will turn 14 and 13. I will turn 39. There's lots of possibility for us beyond the birthdays, obviously. So few things are certain!

Coffee is certain. I am thankful for that. In fact, I am going to go consume my daily quotient immediately.

Happy New Year.
2009