Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!

It's Better at Home

Last night was girls night out. We had a great Japanese dinner and then ventured to a "Flirty 30s and Naughty 40s party". Plan and simple it was an old school party for the 30 and 40 something crowd. No Soulja Boy, Chris Brown or Rihanna.

Overall the party was cool. I saw lots of folks that I hadn't seen in years. I was especially glad to see a dear friend and her husband that I had lost touch with over the last year. She being a mom to a preteen and me with LuvBug our schedules are different. The great thing is that our conversation flowed as if we spoke last week.

Seeing she and her hubby made me miss Mr. Curls. I sent him a text message asking to join us at the party. His response was hang with your girls, schedule dinner with dear friends and he'll see me when I get home.

Watching the couples, observing the flirtation between the singles and having no one to share funny quibbles left me a little empty.

I can honestly say that the whole club party thing is a part of my past. Being a Naughty 40 is making choices and being unapologetic for doing only those things that bring you pure happiness.

I know life is about balance. Next time I'll tell the girls yes for dinner but I'll pass on "da club".

Changes Are A Coming

Last month, I found out first informally and then formally that my Executive Director would be resigning effective 12/31/07. Not only was she leaving but I was asked to make a lateral move to head our Development department.

Honestly, I was actively looking externally for another job because my current situation was boring and uninspiring. So it wasn't like I was happy. I'm a people person and thrive on building relationships and meeting people. My concern is the uncertainty that change and transition brings.

Hey I'm a Taurus and like routine. So, the unknown rattles me.

Yes, I love challenges and this is a great opportunity as I'm building a department from its foundation. Yes, there is some familiarity with the staff because most of the individuals are being reassigned from other departments. Yes, my existing position has afforded me the opportunity to build solid relationships with our partners. So what's this I'm fearing?

Isn't the New Year a time for resolution and renewal?

Testing

our laptop's camera. Wow, that's how I look at the end of a long day.

Jingle Bells

My Christmas was a blast! I must admit that although by 4pm I was so tired that I was seeing double I did pull myself together and met up with the rest of my family at a cousins for desserts and drinks. We had soooo much fun! Kids running around. My parents starting the soul train line. The guys watching the basketball game. Nothing but love flowing.

The best part of the evening is that my daughter stayed the night with her godparents. So my Christmas was capped off with hubby and I enjoying some alone time which was...the best gift of all.

In Less than 24 Hours

Christmas is in less than 24 hours and I still have so much to do. Each year I act as though this is some new event on the calendar. Sheesh! I think because my LuvBug's birthday is so close to Christmas that I want to keep each day separate and special to her. Are those my issues? Probably so as she just turned 3 years old this past Thursday.

Anyway, you ask what else has to be accomplished today? Well here it is.

1-Bloomingdale's to pick up a gift card for my Mom. What else do you get the person that has everything?

2-The grocery store to get my last items for my mac & cheese and another hot pasta dish that I'm making for my BF.

3-The card store as I need to pick some cards for the hubby, parents and my godson.

4-Clean, clean & clean...my house is still recovering from the LuvBug's third birthday.

5-Decorate...I still need to hang up the stockings and finish my dining room table.

6-Wrap present...need I say more.

The good thing is that LuvBug's school is open today. I guess it's to accommodate parents like me.

Well, let me get her up so we can get out. On the mark, set, go...wish me luck.

Santa Baby...

thanks for the new Sony laptop. Yes, I'm back in blogland. My home desktop was busted and only served as a way for me to read email. When I attempted to blog or perform multiple functions the thing would freeze up on me.

I'm soooo happy and have again committed to blogging on a regular basis. Although I've been kinda in and out lurking from work I truly look forward to catching up with you all.

How has Santa treated you so far?