Yesterday morning, I posted my blog "I Love My Job" at 8:38 a.m.
At precisely 8:48 a.m., I sent an email to my employer letting her know that I was almost caught up with the work at hand and I was ready, willing and able to do anything to keep me busy.
I started working at about 9:15 a.m. and about an hour later, the only job I had left to do was to stamp the return mail address on a box of 500 envelopes (yes, as I tell my Youngest Son ... I do get paid to do this!).
It was at that point that I started second guessing myself on my earlier post "I Love My Job". Negativity was right around the corner and I thought I may have to retract that post. But instead, it was as if the positive vibes I sent out earlier in the day were rewarded.
I wandered over to check for any incoming emails. My employer and I have yet to find the ideal means of communication. I phone ... and they are busy. I email ... and they don't get around to checking it. I leave messages ... and the message isn't passed along ... or they don't have time to call back ... or they forget? ... Internet troubles ... Technical difficulties. You name it, we seem to have run across it. But yesterday?? I received a speedy reply to my email. She had work for me! All I had to do was come and get it. Instant happy!!
I was elated (yes, little things make me very happy) to find out that we had the missing invoices that I required, to complete a project (balancing a core book) that I have become very invested in; another small project to do; and bills to pay. Yee haw!! Work to carry me through the day and into the next. I was thrilled.
I packed up my little treasure trove of work (formerly known as Pandora's Box, as I have had many not-so-wonderful encounters with the above mentioned projects), and happily drove back home.
I ran into a snag when my 'core book' was out $110.00 and I just couldn't walk away from it (though I tried). I was determined to find that outage. That core book has become my baby. I have gone back close to three years and 'rebuilt' it from scratch to ensure it balanced. I was on a mission.
It took the better part of the afternoon, but I found the outage. I felt like I'd conquered the world. It was a very good day to be a bookkeeper.
And it all started by telling the world "I Love My Job".
I thought of the mantras that continually run through my head: "I love my life" ... "I am blessed" ... "I am happy" ... "I am healthy" ... "I admire who my children are and who they are becoming" ... "I have the best family in the world" ... "I have the greatest bunch of friends" ... "I love dancing/Zumba/writing/and the list grows" ... And I wondered if I am stating what I want and expect in my life and making it happen?? Or am I just that lucky?
I am going to try it out again today. "I still love my job". And today I have an extra bounce in my step because I have my dance lesson tonight. And I love, love, love dancing!!
Let the day begin!! I'm ready! Because simply put ... "I love my life!"
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
I Love My Job!
After dragging myself through Monday, where every effort to put in a full day of work was met by a (self induced) obstacle, I put in a perfectly productive day on Tuesday. And it felt wonderful!
When I know what my day has in store, I can plan. Yesterday had the potential to go awry, but I nipped it in the bud. When my 'second job' called, I told him that I could really use a few good hours to tackle the work I had at hand. That worked perfectly into his day, and we were both able to efficiently plan the day ahead of us.
Blindly saying 'yes' to each and every opportunity to work is a good way to make an impression. It isn't a productive way to handle two jobs. By negotiating a compatible work day, I think we both win.
I love having flexibility. Monday was tough. But I was able to stop for a much needed 1 1/2 hour 'coffee break' with my Second Son. Our meeting of the minds inspired me and helped to propel me forward through not only the day ... but the months ahead.
I made up for that by working late into the evening. Not only did I get myself to a point where I knew I could handle whatever Tuesday had in store ... I vowed not to make a habit of working until 11:00 p.m.!
I love it when I have a busy day. The challenge of managing my time and accomplishing all that I have set out to do gets my adrenaline pumping. It feels very good to work.
If I can put in full time hours between my two jobs, I can afford a comfortable life style.
I have great plans for pushing for what I need, to make this arrangement work. Working primarily from home, with the need to put in work outside of my home as necessary is okay.
I will do what is necessary to succeed at the jobs that I have been given. I will!
When I know what my day has in store, I can plan. Yesterday had the potential to go awry, but I nipped it in the bud. When my 'second job' called, I told him that I could really use a few good hours to tackle the work I had at hand. That worked perfectly into his day, and we were both able to efficiently plan the day ahead of us.
Blindly saying 'yes' to each and every opportunity to work is a good way to make an impression. It isn't a productive way to handle two jobs. By negotiating a compatible work day, I think we both win.
I love having flexibility. Monday was tough. But I was able to stop for a much needed 1 1/2 hour 'coffee break' with my Second Son. Our meeting of the minds inspired me and helped to propel me forward through not only the day ... but the months ahead.
I made up for that by working late into the evening. Not only did I get myself to a point where I knew I could handle whatever Tuesday had in store ... I vowed not to make a habit of working until 11:00 p.m.!
I love it when I have a busy day. The challenge of managing my time and accomplishing all that I have set out to do gets my adrenaline pumping. It feels very good to work.
If I can put in full time hours between my two jobs, I can afford a comfortable life style.
I have great plans for pushing for what I need, to make this arrangement work. Working primarily from home, with the need to put in work outside of my home as necessary is okay.
I will do what is necessary to succeed at the jobs that I have been given. I will!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Three Minutes Late
I almost forgot about my appointment to donate blood last night. I was leisurely clearing off the table for supper when I found the notification (that I had placed on the table on purpose yesterday morning) reminding me of my appointment.
I wolfed down my supper, hastily tidied the kitchen and I ran into a few snags as I tried racing out the door in time (this is nothing unusual for me, but I normally 'budget' for the five minutes it takes for me to get out the door).
Traffic was slow, so I made good time. I ran up to the building and the security guard was there to hold the door open to me. I thanked him and asked if he was ushering me in because I was late. His only concern was that I slow down so that I didn't slip on the ice.
Because I was three minutes late, I ended up waiting behind a new donor. Had I been on time, I would have sped through the checking in process and been quickly on my way.
Had I arrived five to ten minutes early (as normally would have), I wouldn't have been at that exact place at that exact time.
I ended up running into a couple that I know. And because all three of us were behind this new donor (which takes longer to go through the processes), we ended up having a nice, leisurely chat as we waited.
As I left the building an hour later, the security guard once again held the door open for me and said, "See? It didn't matter that you were late did it?" I replied that it was actually a good thing.
Sunday, a completely out of the ordinary set of circumstances brought me exactly where I needed to be to help a stranded young girl home.
A few days ago, a friend and I were emailing back and forth about a class that we were considering taking. It is really hard to pick up a 'voice' in an email at times, so I wasn't sure if my friend was really in a position to go forward with this or not. There was a high probability the classes could have been full. So we decided to take the plunge and just go ahead email our request to register for a class.
Long story short, the day we picked couldn't have been more perfect (due to the arrangements that she has to make to attend). Her mom had a better day yesterday (after several worrisome ones). And then we found out that our 'chosen' day had openings and our request had been accepted. All of the cards fell easily into place. And all we had to do was 'pick a day' ...
It's really rather amazing. Going with the flow of life often takes you exactly where you are meant to be. At the time you are meant to be there. These small coincidences are truly a miracle ...
I wolfed down my supper, hastily tidied the kitchen and I ran into a few snags as I tried racing out the door in time (this is nothing unusual for me, but I normally 'budget' for the five minutes it takes for me to get out the door).
Traffic was slow, so I made good time. I ran up to the building and the security guard was there to hold the door open to me. I thanked him and asked if he was ushering me in because I was late. His only concern was that I slow down so that I didn't slip on the ice.
Because I was three minutes late, I ended up waiting behind a new donor. Had I been on time, I would have sped through the checking in process and been quickly on my way.
Had I arrived five to ten minutes early (as normally would have), I wouldn't have been at that exact place at that exact time.
I ended up running into a couple that I know. And because all three of us were behind this new donor (which takes longer to go through the processes), we ended up having a nice, leisurely chat as we waited.
As I left the building an hour later, the security guard once again held the door open for me and said, "See? It didn't matter that you were late did it?" I replied that it was actually a good thing.
Sunday, a completely out of the ordinary set of circumstances brought me exactly where I needed to be to help a stranded young girl home.
A few days ago, a friend and I were emailing back and forth about a class that we were considering taking. It is really hard to pick up a 'voice' in an email at times, so I wasn't sure if my friend was really in a position to go forward with this or not. There was a high probability the classes could have been full. So we decided to take the plunge and just go ahead email our request to register for a class.
Long story short, the day we picked couldn't have been more perfect (due to the arrangements that she has to make to attend). Her mom had a better day yesterday (after several worrisome ones). And then we found out that our 'chosen' day had openings and our request had been accepted. All of the cards fell easily into place. And all we had to do was 'pick a day' ...
It's really rather amazing. Going with the flow of life often takes you exactly where you are meant to be. At the time you are meant to be there. These small coincidences are truly a miracle ...
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Holiday is Over
Last night, for the first night since December 13th (that is how long the kids have been out of school ... it was a most excellent year not to be running a daycare), My Youngest went to bed. At a normal bed time ... in his own bed.
My Youngest has been camping out in the TV room downstairs throughout the holiday. To find him and our cat snuggled up on the couch together in the morning has become the norm.
Our Little Black Cat (Andre) loves 'camping out'. As a rule, Andre sleeps around a lot at night. Both My Youngest and I claim that he sleeps with us. But what I think he must do, is sleep with each of us a little bit (so that we both feel loved).
Needless to say, I have become quite accustomed to not sharing my bed with our Little Black Hairball the past few weeks. I have stretched out fully and rolled around to my heart's content, not worrying about disturbing His Highness's sleep (I can't be the only cat owner who unconsciously tucks my knees up to my shoulders so that I can roll over and then stretch back out when I'm on the other side of our cat??).
Last night, I didn't realize I had a bed partner. Until ...
I rolled over and stretched my feet out towards the end of the bed. Immediately, I heard the ker-thunk of our cat falling to the floor (don't worry, he landed on his feet ... otherwise it would have been simply 'thunk').
In my semi conscious state, I had a little chuckle as I visualized Our Little Black Kitty being rudely ejected off the foot of my bed.
This morning when I woke up, he was sleeping soundly on the opposite side of me. I think he was consciously aware that he could be ousted out again at any time.
He was still sleeping when I got up. So we went back to our usual tradition of him sleeping on my bed while I make my bed around him (I've become very adept at this special talent).
He followed me into the bathroom and investigated it for any drips that he could lap up. He was my little black shadow this morning.
I didn't realize how much I missed the early morning presence of our Little Black Kitty, until he blessed me with his presence once again this morning.
It made waking up to a regular, old work day a little more pleasant.
My Youngest has been camping out in the TV room downstairs throughout the holiday. To find him and our cat snuggled up on the couch together in the morning has become the norm.
Our Little Black Cat (Andre) loves 'camping out'. As a rule, Andre sleeps around a lot at night. Both My Youngest and I claim that he sleeps with us. But what I think he must do, is sleep with each of us a little bit (so that we both feel loved).
Needless to say, I have become quite accustomed to not sharing my bed with our Little Black Hairball the past few weeks. I have stretched out fully and rolled around to my heart's content, not worrying about disturbing His Highness's sleep (I can't be the only cat owner who unconsciously tucks my knees up to my shoulders so that I can roll over and then stretch back out when I'm on the other side of our cat??).
Last night, I didn't realize I had a bed partner. Until ...
I rolled over and stretched my feet out towards the end of the bed. Immediately, I heard the ker-thunk of our cat falling to the floor (don't worry, he landed on his feet ... otherwise it would have been simply 'thunk').
In my semi conscious state, I had a little chuckle as I visualized Our Little Black Kitty being rudely ejected off the foot of my bed.
This morning when I woke up, he was sleeping soundly on the opposite side of me. I think he was consciously aware that he could be ousted out again at any time.
He was still sleeping when I got up. So we went back to our usual tradition of him sleeping on my bed while I make my bed around him (I've become very adept at this special talent).
He followed me into the bathroom and investigated it for any drips that he could lap up. He was my little black shadow this morning.
I didn't realize how much I missed the early morning presence of our Little Black Kitty, until he blessed me with his presence once again this morning.
It made waking up to a regular, old work day a little more pleasant.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A Happy Ending
What a way to bring in 2011!! With a good news story!!
I already have a follow-up story to the last (not so good story) post of 2010. I accidentally mailed my ATM deposit. A deposit which held all of my 'Christmas Gift' money and other. Cash which would have paid a quarter of my monthly bills.
A most helpful employee of the store right by the mailbox (which also houses a 'post office' department) made all the calls she could on Friday, to no avail. Everything was closed down for the holiday long weekend. She left messages for me, but there was little else she could do. I would have to wait until Tuesday before the post office opened again.
Long story short, I was able to contact some employees at the Canada Post today. On a Sunday! The manager offered to retrieve my deposit from the mailbox today. All I had to provide were details about what I 'mailed' and my identification.
I asked my New Hero if I could somehow repay him for his kindness. I came armed with gift cards, cash ... anything to say 'thank you'. He politely declined but mentioned that there has been so much bad press about Canada Post lately, that what he would appreciate most would be a letter to our local paper. Done!!!
That is all good. It makes me warm, happy and extremely grateful. But it is the opportunity that 'life' offered me (almost simultaneously) as this was unfolding, is what brings me the greatest joy. The opportunity to pay it forward.
I was able to help a young girl back 'home'. She was stranded 150 kms away from home without a way back ...
As I was waiting for my own Hero, I had the opportunity to pay it forward even before I knew what the result of my own predicament would be.
This poor girl simply asked "Which way is (home)?" She was shivering, shaking and bravely wiping tears away from her cheeks as we spoke. I asked her if she was driving. She said no, she was walking. At that point she did ask if she could borrow my phone.
She called her mom and after she hung up, she told me her mom was mad. I replied that she was probably more worried than anything. It was at that point, I felt the need to 'mother' this young girl.
I had a spare pair of gloves to offer this girl and I suggested that she run in and buy herself a hot chocolate while we waited. And that I would drive her to the bus depot.
As luck would have it, her bus back 'home' was departing an hour after I dropped her off at the bus station. I bought her a ticket, suggested that she call her mom one more time so that she knew she was on her way home and I gave her enough money to buy some lunch while she waited.
She told me her mom said 'thanks', smiled and then she hugged me. I told her that I just hoped if it was my daughter, someone would do the same.
To think that an hour before all of this unfolded, I was worried about retrieving my lost Christmas Cash. And to find out less than 60 minutes later, the relief of having my bank deposit back in my hands paled in comparison to the coincidence which brought 'Summer' and I together at the same place, at the same time. I felt much more grateful to help a young girl back home, than I did to find what was lost to me for a few days.
Today was the best gift of the season. One good deed done unto me. And the opportunity to pay it forward.
I already have a follow-up story to the last (not so good story) post of 2010. I accidentally mailed my ATM deposit. A deposit which held all of my 'Christmas Gift' money and other. Cash which would have paid a quarter of my monthly bills.
A most helpful employee of the store right by the mailbox (which also houses a 'post office' department) made all the calls she could on Friday, to no avail. Everything was closed down for the holiday long weekend. She left messages for me, but there was little else she could do. I would have to wait until Tuesday before the post office opened again.
Long story short, I was able to contact some employees at the Canada Post today. On a Sunday! The manager offered to retrieve my deposit from the mailbox today. All I had to provide were details about what I 'mailed' and my identification.
I asked my New Hero if I could somehow repay him for his kindness. I came armed with gift cards, cash ... anything to say 'thank you'. He politely declined but mentioned that there has been so much bad press about Canada Post lately, that what he would appreciate most would be a letter to our local paper. Done!!!
That is all good. It makes me warm, happy and extremely grateful. But it is the opportunity that 'life' offered me (almost simultaneously) as this was unfolding, is what brings me the greatest joy. The opportunity to pay it forward.
I was able to help a young girl back 'home'. She was stranded 150 kms away from home without a way back ...
As I was waiting for my own Hero, I had the opportunity to pay it forward even before I knew what the result of my own predicament would be.
This poor girl simply asked "Which way is (home)?" She was shivering, shaking and bravely wiping tears away from her cheeks as we spoke. I asked her if she was driving. She said no, she was walking. At that point she did ask if she could borrow my phone.
She called her mom and after she hung up, she told me her mom was mad. I replied that she was probably more worried than anything. It was at that point, I felt the need to 'mother' this young girl.
I had a spare pair of gloves to offer this girl and I suggested that she run in and buy herself a hot chocolate while we waited. And that I would drive her to the bus depot.
As luck would have it, her bus back 'home' was departing an hour after I dropped her off at the bus station. I bought her a ticket, suggested that she call her mom one more time so that she knew she was on her way home and I gave her enough money to buy some lunch while she waited.
She told me her mom said 'thanks', smiled and then she hugged me. I told her that I just hoped if it was my daughter, someone would do the same.
To think that an hour before all of this unfolded, I was worried about retrieving my lost Christmas Cash. And to find out less than 60 minutes later, the relief of having my bank deposit back in my hands paled in comparison to the coincidence which brought 'Summer' and I together at the same place, at the same time. I felt much more grateful to help a young girl back home, than I did to find what was lost to me for a few days.
Today was the best gift of the season. One good deed done unto me. And the opportunity to pay it forward.
And Now Back to My Regularly Scheduled Blogging
Enough already about the whole Christmas and New Year's thing! I've been doing nothing but repeating myself for the past while and I'm getting a tad bored with my old tales.
It's time to move on!
This morning, I have been planning the New Year. Not making resolutions. Planning. Totally different.
I am pursuing my interest of Zumba with a vengeance. I plan to make the most of my Zumba lust. We'll see how the year unfolds.
I have an upcoming 'sister' weekend to anticipate. A fun-filled trip out to Mom's while I Zumba the day away and come home to a house full of family at the end of my Zumba fun. Then a good sister-visit all the way back home again.
There is hope of continuing to walk further through the 'door' that was opened over the Christmas holiday. The new year is full of new hope and possibilities.
I am going to complete a course, write a book and complete another course.
Then ... I am going to go on a cruise!
I am going to fill my days with the perfect balance of work, challenge, learning, family, friends and down-time.
I will cook and provide nourishing meals for myself and my family. No more of this "I hate cooking" for me. That is a poor excuse. One's mind doesn't work at full capacity if you don't nourish it.
Our dance showcase will be the highlight of the spring. There are upcoming reunions to anticipate in the summer. A lofty goal that I have set for myself in the fall (that will carry me throughout winter, if all goes as planned).
Whew! I have a lot of ground to cover this year. It's time to get cracking!!
It's time to move on!
This morning, I have been planning the New Year. Not making resolutions. Planning. Totally different.
I am pursuing my interest of Zumba with a vengeance. I plan to make the most of my Zumba lust. We'll see how the year unfolds.
I have an upcoming 'sister' weekend to anticipate. A fun-filled trip out to Mom's while I Zumba the day away and come home to a house full of family at the end of my Zumba fun. Then a good sister-visit all the way back home again.
There is hope of continuing to walk further through the 'door' that was opened over the Christmas holiday. The new year is full of new hope and possibilities.
I am going to complete a course, write a book and complete another course.
Then ... I am going to go on a cruise!
I am going to fill my days with the perfect balance of work, challenge, learning, family, friends and down-time.
I will cook and provide nourishing meals for myself and my family. No more of this "I hate cooking" for me. That is a poor excuse. One's mind doesn't work at full capacity if you don't nourish it.
Our dance showcase will be the highlight of the spring. There are upcoming reunions to anticipate in the summer. A lofty goal that I have set for myself in the fall (that will carry me throughout winter, if all goes as planned).
Whew! I have a lot of ground to cover this year. It's time to get cracking!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2010 in Review
I summarized my year in yesterday's post but after reading "Issa's" recap who had in turn used "All & Sundry's" Yearly recap format, I decided to utilize this 'question and answer' format to fill in a few important items that I missed previously (though I believe each and every item is documented in detail within the confines of this blog).
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
- Dance Competition, Dance Camp, Danced With the Stars
- Hosted pot luck gatherings (and unbeknownst to me, a surprise party) in my home … I’m convinced this is just a taste of what’s to come. A precursor to my dream of owning and running a Bed & Breakfast in the future.
- Finished school
- Zumba, Bellyfit, Salsa, Scottish Country Dancing
- Took a risk … made new friends
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- I don’t make them (though in 2011, I must complete compiling the book of my dad's family's memories, that I have been puttering with the past few years)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- A few great nephews (does Dec 28th, 2009 count?)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
- My brother’s family’s beloved cat
5. What countries did you visit?
- Does Montreal qualify? (I sure didn’t feel like I was still in Canada!)
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
- I lacked for nothing in 2010. My cup runneth over!
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
- Feb 11 to 15 - Dance Competition in Montreal
- Apr 3rd – Family Easter gathering
- June 25-26 – Dance Camp & Potluck
- July 14th – Completed my schooling
- Oct 14th – “Danced With the Stars” at Ballroom With a Twist
- Nov 6th – Surprise Birthday party awaiting me at home after an evening out with my ‘Dance Formation Team’
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Dance Competition, Dancing With the Stars … and just plain dancing!!
- Making new friends
- Booking an Alaskan cruise for May 2011
9. What was your biggest failure?
- There is no such thing as failure! Only opportunities to learn!!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- Do sore feet count?
11. What was the best thing you bought?
- New bedroom furniture from London Drugs!
12. Where did most of your money go?
- Dance Studio
- “Changes” salon (fake nails, fake tan, fake eyelashes, hair, make-up and everything girly!!)
13. What did you get really excited about?
- Can I say it again?? Dance Competition in Montreal!!
- My surprise birthday party ranks right up there with the Dance Competition
14. What song will always remind you of 2010?
- I Gotta Feeling (you got it … the theme song from the Dance Competition)
- Dynamite (the song I will forever associate to my new found love of “Zumba”!!
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
- Just as excited as last year! Last year I was anticipating The Great Dance Adventure. This year I am anticipating The Great Alaskan Cruise Holiday Adventure!
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
- I felt like I lived a ‘Goldilocks’ kind of year. Everything was ‘just right’!
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
- Same as #16
18. How did you spend Christmas?
- At Mom’s with all of my family
- Reconnected with my (ex) in-laws … opened a door for my children to walk through
19. What was your favorite TV program?
- "Private Practice". It gets to me … the writing, the acting, the everything. It’s my favorite!
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
- None stand out. I’m presently banishing myself from all books except my “Fitness Knowledge” home study course. I will allow myself the privilege of reading for pleasure once I complete this course, write a book and cross a few other items off of my to-do-list.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
- Simply rediscovering the wonderful world of music via Internet Radio “At Work With Star 104”
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
- "Morning Glory" comes to mind first and foremost, but a Friday Night Out with the girls was a fun-filled, (though short lived) tradition that took me out to see the first adult, chick-flick movies that I have seen in ... decades(?)
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
- A surprise (truly, completely, and totally 100%) party. I returned home from an evening with my Dance Formation team, to find a houseful of family and friends awaiting my return. Best gift I have ever received!! One of the (many) benefits of my milestone 50th birthday.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
- I don’t think anything could have made the year any better than it was. It was my best year so far!
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
- I have discovered the fun of pampering and enjoying just ‘being a girl’
26. What kept you sane?
- Writing, family, friends and dancing (each equally important to my sanity!)
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
- “If you dream it … it can happen”. 2010 was the year that wishes came true for me.
- Friends are forever. 2010 will forever be The Year of My Friends as I reached out and made new friends, nurtured my existing friendships and reconnected with old friends. I have friends that feel like family and family that feel like friends.
- I live a blessed life.
1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
- Dance Competition, Dance Camp, Danced With the Stars
- Hosted pot luck gatherings (and unbeknownst to me, a surprise party) in my home … I’m convinced this is just a taste of what’s to come. A precursor to my dream of owning and running a Bed & Breakfast in the future.
- Finished school
- Zumba, Bellyfit, Salsa, Scottish Country Dancing
- Took a risk … made new friends
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- I don’t make them (though in 2011, I must complete compiling the book of my dad's family's memories, that I have been puttering with the past few years)
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- A few great nephews (does Dec 28th, 2009 count?)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
- My brother’s family’s beloved cat
5. What countries did you visit?
- Does Montreal qualify? (I sure didn’t feel like I was still in Canada!)
6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
- I lacked for nothing in 2010. My cup runneth over!
7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
- Feb 11 to 15 - Dance Competition in Montreal
- Apr 3rd – Family Easter gathering
- June 25-26 – Dance Camp & Potluck
- July 14th – Completed my schooling
- Oct 14th – “Danced With the Stars” at Ballroom With a Twist
- Nov 6th – Surprise Birthday party awaiting me at home after an evening out with my ‘Dance Formation Team’
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- Dance Competition, Dancing With the Stars … and just plain dancing!!
- Making new friends
- Booking an Alaskan cruise for May 2011
9. What was your biggest failure?
- There is no such thing as failure! Only opportunities to learn!!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- Do sore feet count?
11. What was the best thing you bought?
- New bedroom furniture from London Drugs!
12. Where did most of your money go?
- Dance Studio
- “Changes” salon (fake nails, fake tan, fake eyelashes, hair, make-up and everything girly!!)
13. What did you get really excited about?
- Can I say it again?? Dance Competition in Montreal!!
- My surprise birthday party ranks right up there with the Dance Competition
14. What song will always remind you of 2010?
- I Gotta Feeling (you got it … the theme song from the Dance Competition)
- Dynamite (the song I will forever associate to my new found love of “Zumba”!!
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
- Just as excited as last year! Last year I was anticipating The Great Dance Adventure. This year I am anticipating The Great Alaskan Cruise Holiday Adventure!
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
- I felt like I lived a ‘Goldilocks’ kind of year. Everything was ‘just right’!
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
- Same as #16
18. How did you spend Christmas?
- At Mom’s with all of my family
- Reconnected with my (ex) in-laws … opened a door for my children to walk through
19. What was your favorite TV program?
- "Private Practice". It gets to me … the writing, the acting, the everything. It’s my favorite!
20. What were your favorite books of the year?
- None stand out. I’m presently banishing myself from all books except my “Fitness Knowledge” home study course. I will allow myself the privilege of reading for pleasure once I complete this course, write a book and cross a few other items off of my to-do-list.
21. What was your favorite music from this year?
- Simply rediscovering the wonderful world of music via Internet Radio “At Work With Star 104”
22. What were your favorite films of the year?
- "Morning Glory" comes to mind first and foremost, but a Friday Night Out with the girls was a fun-filled, (though short lived) tradition that took me out to see the first adult, chick-flick movies that I have seen in ... decades(?)
23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
- A surprise (truly, completely, and totally 100%) party. I returned home from an evening with my Dance Formation team, to find a houseful of family and friends awaiting my return. Best gift I have ever received!! One of the (many) benefits of my milestone 50th birthday.
24. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
- I don’t think anything could have made the year any better than it was. It was my best year so far!
25. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
- I have discovered the fun of pampering and enjoying just ‘being a girl’
26. What kept you sane?
- Writing, family, friends and dancing (each equally important to my sanity!)
27. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2010.
- “If you dream it … it can happen”. 2010 was the year that wishes came true for me.
- Friends are forever. 2010 will forever be The Year of My Friends as I reached out and made new friends, nurtured my existing friendships and reconnected with old friends. I have friends that feel like family and family that feel like friends.
- I live a blessed life.
Happy Greetings to All and to All a Great Year!!
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