Almost a new year

Am I the only one that feels really ready for a new year? Usually when this time comes around, I get super depressed... like I've wasted a year of my life... like I don't have much to show for it. But I'm actually really excited for 2009. Maybe that is a good sign from God that it's going to be a great year. There have been soooo many ups and downs during 2008... and when I think about it a lot, more downs than ups unfortunately. So maybe 2009 will prove to be AMAZING with the good outweighing the bad.

Christmas was wonderful... I am reminded every year how lucky I am to have such a close family. Not everyone is as blessed as me and I think it's a shame that some can't experience the joy I've had in life. Having a family that would do anything for me, having a family that is mostly in good health, having a family that all gets along, having parents and grandparents that are still together even after trials and tribulations, having 3 out of 4 grandparents still living, having an incredible husband who my family adores, having precious little animals that are like my children... it's just amazing. I wish I showed my affections and appreciation toward them more. I hope they ALL realize that everyday, not just during the Holidays, I am so thankful for them.

Also- a shout out to my GB Emily and her precious little bundle of joy she's just recently brought into the world. Welcome to LIFE, Harper Grace! I hope to meet you and your big brother one day. You are so precious and I love all the pictures your mommy posts on her blog :)

Motivated...

So I'm really motivated to start writing blogs.. online journals.. daily thoughts... mainly because it's really interesting and fun to look back on after months have gone by. I did this while working on the ship and I remember how much I looked forward to updating everyone I don't always see. So I thought to myself, why didn't I continue it once my contract was over? There is so much that has happened since then and I didn't once write anything down. I didn't keep a real journal because, well, does anyone do that nowadays? With computers and myspacing and facebook and blogs, why give yourself carpel tunnel and calluses on your fingers when you can just type it all? Anyways, my point is, I want to keep track of how my days are going, what me and Ken are up to, how I feel about certain things, etc. I did several blogs on my myspace, but there are some things I don't want all my students to see, or other people that frankly just don't need to know all my business. Basically, this is for close friends and family, and those I miss very much who I don't always speak to.

I will start a real entry tomorrow, but I felt the need to give myself a "welcome to blogspot" entry. Until then, have a great week and yay for Monday being over! :)