Out With the Old

Does anyone really make New Year's Resolutions anymore? I gave up on those some time ago. I found them to be nothing more than setting myself up for failure at things I have tried to do over and over again....quit smoking, lose weight, exercise...blah, blah, blah! Life really is so much more than our bad habits though, isn't it?
2010 has been full of challenges both good and not so good...happy and well, we all have not so happy things happen. Yet, despite everything I am still here, still standing and remarkably still moving forward. This is all I ask for 2011!!! Who knows what amazing things are waiting for me this year? My hope is to keep my heart and mind open so that I can accept them as they come.
As one person I am not out to change the world but I do believe that as one person I can make small changes that make the world a better place for myself and those close to me. I hope that this year is filled with the strength I need to overcome obstacles and continue to find happiness in the small things in life.
I am letting go of the old and happily moving forward with the new...who knows where I will end up but it's going to be a fun time finding out!
So...here's to saying farewell to 2010...thanks for the lessons learned! As for 2011???
BRING IT ON!!!!!!!
Love and laughter to all!
Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

This will be the first Christmas that I have spent on my own...with all the renovations, new jobs and other changes happening in my life I have decided to just stay put in New Brunswick this year. I have been blessed to have been invited to many different places for the holidays and as always it's hard to say yes to everyone.

It's not that I don't want to spend time with my friends and their families during Christmas but have decided to spend the weekend in Moncton with a great friend...nothing extravagant, just a weekend away to relax, reflect, and do some boxing day shopping. Heaven knows there will be lots of laughing and don't we all need that when times are difficult...I know I do!!!! Thanks to my neighbours for gladly taking care of Maddie to make this weekend possible for me. I am blessed!

I hope all my family and friends enjoy the holidays in whatever ways make them happy with the least amount of stress.

I will be back to update in the new year.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Winter Wonders

Wonders abound here in my new start. First of all we had some snow the other night and I actually drove in it without freaking out. It's been a long time since I have HAD to do it...I was a bit nervous so left in plenty of time but cranked up some music and headed out slowly down the road. Next is the suprises I am finding in making new friends. I am gaining insight into music that I never considered my taste in the past, and am astonished to discover that there are still guys out there that are real gentlemen who opens and holds doors for me, walks beside and never crosses in front of me, likes everything about Christmas including the music and movies!!! May wonders never cease!!

Today was a beautiful day with the snow from the storm a couple days ago still clinging to the trees. The scenery was beautiful down to St. Andrews and St. Steven, especially the back roads where the trees line the roads...very serene.

Christmas shopping is almost done with just a few special people to buy for. I must get my cards signed and posted before next week, maybe over the weekend.

My jobs are going well but I am finding I need to learn to say no again. It is hard to have a social life when you only get one day off a week so I have to stop picking up those extra shifts!!

The deck has been built, another wonder to behold!! Who would have guessed that the weather would be nice enough in December to build a deck?? I decided to put safety glass around the deck for better viewing rather than spindles which makes the deck feel less closed in. It looks great and I will add pictures of the finished product another day. Look at that sky and notice the carpenter's coat hanging on the post...hard to believe it's December. By the end of the day all the carpenters were in t-shirts!! Nothing better than being able to watch men hard at work is there girls??? Hahaha!!

Usually I dread the winter but with so much on the go all the time I am quite looking forward to it. Friends are close by to visit with, I'm hosting a Christmas party on the 17th and will host another in January for my friends at the bakery if not before depending on my free time. Before I know it, spring will be just around the corner!

Unless something outstanding happens between now and then I will not likely be updating again before Christmas soooo....

To all of my family and friends that I will not see this holiday season,

May you find peace and joy in your lives this Christmas and in the upcoming year. Enjoy time spent with friends and family as we never know just what tomorrow holds. Eat lots, drink responsibly and laugh til your cheeks hurt!!! Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Love

Peggy