Happy 2010!

Where has the time gone? Wasn't it just yesterday we were putting up Halloween decorations and buying Kit Kat candy bags? Oh...just me. Now the New Year is here. I just got done putting out all my Christmas stuff on the 24th.

Speaking of which, my Christmas was wonderful and definitely had a cooking theme to it. I got the Julie/Julia DVD and the Mastering French technique cookbook. Beef Bourguignon here I come! The Pioneer Woman's Cookbook. My much coveted cupcake holder from Crate and Barrel. A darling apron made by my dear friend Mrs. Gothershittogether with the cutest Christmas fabric I was admiring with her one day. And an adorable Cupcake cookie jar from Mrs. Nuckinfuts aka A Girl Named Timi.

My big To-Do's for this year (after putting away before-mentioned Christmas stuff):

1. Paint my bedroom- I have already bought the paint and accoutrement. Now I gotta get it prepped.

2. Lower my cholesterol and blood sugar -My doctor has me on a plan and will be checking back with me in February. I do not want to go on medication so I am going to accomplish this through diet and exercise.

3. Curb spending - My husband's job will be over in March/April and we are unsure of what is next. He has assured me he is not worried, so I am trying to do the same.

4. Laugh more - I am going back to my glass-is-half-full attitude. Being thankful for the things I have and not obsessing over the things I want. I am not going to stew over little petty things.

5. Going with the flow (not be so anal about plans) - This Christmas break we had an impromptu get together with friends when dropping off gifts, and instead of begging off to go finish our to-do list we stayed. Then, the boys and I at the last minute decided to go downtown on the bus and meet up with Dad for lunch and explore. Both events were fun and showed me that sometimes going with the flow is the best way to enjoy life.

So to you and yours, Happy 2010! May it bring you happiness, health, and good fortune.