2009

Well here we are at the end of another year. It's hard to believe 2009 is almost over. We are at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. We, my friends, are LIVING the future. And while we may not have flying cars and moving sidewalks everywhere like on the Jetsons, we do have it pretty good. This year has been such a whirlwind. Seems like just a few weeks ago I was beginning my shaky recovery from a bad divorce, looking forward to our February cruise, and now Christmas is over and the new year is nearly here. There was a time when I just existed. I couldnt see beyond just making it thru each day in one piece. But I feel that this past year has brought so much healing and hope and....well I guess re-discovering myself. Now instead of just trying to make it through each day in one piece I find myself looking forward to each day with anticipation once again, wondering what new adventure it will bring. As a very wise person once said, "Life is absurd." (oh wait, that was me.) Life is, indeed absurd. But at the same time wonderful, fascinating, and a gift we should treasure. I love watching my children grow and change each year. I even (and I hope I don't curse myself by saying this) love having teenagers! They are quite entertaining little personalities. I love my job. I am so blessed to have a job that I love and that reminds me each day of all that I have to be thankful for. I love my family. I have the most supportive (if dysfunctional) family anyone could ask for. I love my circle of friends (and of course cousins--you guys get to count twice as friends AND family!) And I love the crazy little surprises life throws at you out of the blue....like reconnecting with an old love from nearly two decades ago. (Now I'm feeling old. I DON'T love that!) Yes, all-in-all 2009 has been a very good year. I am eagerly anticipating all the adventure that 2010 will bring. Life is good!

Life

Life is absurd. Yep. That just about sums it up.