Cravings...

I hate it when I am craving something and once I finally get it, it dissapoints me.
Take Chines food... I have been craving it for days. I finally had some and all I did was feel sick after I ate it.
Biscuits and gravy, same thing. I had some last night and they were bad. Very dissapointing.
I must get myself to better restaurants.

jb

Hope reigns...

Today is the last day George W. Bush is our President. I couldn't be happier.
Tomorrow, Hope reigns.
Barack Obama will be sworn in as our President and I am estatic. It is amazing to me what is happening. The millions of people who have gathered in DC is absolutely incredible. Now, I know some people just love being a part of anything, but most people are there because this is such an amazing moment they can't imagine not being there.
I know President Obama will not be perfect. I know he will do things and pass things I won't agree with, but today, I am so full of hope. He has united us as no one ever has. He makes American's want to do their part. We are proud to do our part!
I hope this lasts. I've seen Americans ban together before and then as life moves on, people forget.
Tonight, I am full of hope that we don't forget. I am full of hope that President Obama will stay true to his words to us.
The nation needs to celebrate tomorrow. We owe it to ourselves, and we owe it to our President.
The work can come later, Tomorrow is a day for nothing but happiness and hope.
It really is a new day......
jb

Good-bye to the Subaru

I think my very first blog was about my subaru window. That was so long ago.
Well, the Subaru is gone now. I sold it yesterday. Since I now have a new car there was no need for it. It was a good car. But I have to say, after driving the new car for a few days and jumping back into the Subaru, I was like "really? was I driving this thing for the last five years?"
The Subaru lacked sunvisors. This became a joke to those that know me. The new car has two perfect sunvisors!
The Subaru served me well, but I gotta say, since it was pegged as the divorce car in the beginning, I am glad it is gone.
I think I am weird, because I had an actual conversation with the car. I told it there was a new car in the driveway and not to be sad. I told it, it was a good car, but it was time for someone else to give it life for awhile.
Who has conversations with their car?
Well, I guess I do. But, at least this blog does not end with "and....she cried"
jb

A look back...

Usually I am happy to end the old year and begin a new. I have to say, 2008 wasn't too bad for me. Looking back, alot of good things happened.
I took a fantastic vacation to DC, NY and MD. My first trip by myself and it was good.
Two new babies were born and added to the family. Both are healthy and cute as can be.
I made some new friends and strengthened some old friendships. My goal this past year was to focus on friends. I did this. I added some new friends to the circle and they have proven to be delightful additions to my life. I have learned from all of them.
I had another year at camp and my love and admiration for my camp friends grew ten fold this year. I cannot put into words what these people have done for my life only to say, they make me want to be a better person and gave me the belief that there are really, really, amazing people in this world.
I fell in love. Not quite how I hoped it would happen, but it happened. It taught me, one , that I am capable, and two, that saying Good bye, while painful, is not always the end of the world. While it was a love not meant to go beyond the realization of it, this person holds a piece of me that no one else has. He has no idea what his mere existence in my life did for me. I cherish the memories and I am grateful our path's crossed.
Barak Obama was voted in President. One of the best things that happened in 2008. A night I will never forget.
There were camping trips, softball games, dinners out, cancer scares, and in the end it all turned out to prove to me that friends were the theme of my year. They provided fun, strength, love, growth, courage and a security I did not have prior.
The year wrapped up with a snow storm that tested my patience and my will and I learned I do not do alone well.
I bought a newer car for myself. A decison made wisely and without regret.
Today, when I woke up I realized 2008 really was a good year for me.
It has been a year of growth for me in many ways. I let go of some things, and gained alot in the process.
I am grateful. I have 18 years clean today, a new car to hop in and for the first time in a long time a look back at the previous year with a smile on my face and gratitude for those who shared it with me.
Happy New Year!
jb