the new year :)

2013 is already striking me as a year that is going to be rich in opportunity and good-times. Even though the year kicked-off with me getting a nasty sinus/ear infection and my sweet man having to cancel a tattoo appointment, this week we also enjoyed our first fire in the fire-place as well as tears of merriment as we stream Netflix on-demand on our new Blu-Ray player (THE GREATEST THING). I also found $40 in a gift envelope from a client that I totally wasn't expecting, and, after I sneezed about seven times, I was so overjoyed! You're keeping us on our toes already, 2013, but I'm sure ready. :)

I'd like to say "I'm not into resolutions," but let's get real: I love lists, and I love crossing things off my lists. I made some ("anytime?" "premature?") resolutions a few weeks ago, and I'm already doing pretty well! I've watched some movies by myself ("The Pirates!" and "Freakanomics," thanks!), signed up for a photography class, and have been loosey-goosey with some visitation arrangements. Thank you, resolutions list!

I just have a couple of things to add, and so want the whole first list + additions in one place. :)

... the originals...

1. Take ballet again
2. Learn my camera/photo editing equipment more thoroughly
3. Read books before bed
4. Have more special, one-on-one little moments with the kittens (instead of stressing out trying to find something NEW and EXCITING every time we see each other! am I trying to send myself to the looney-bin?!)
5. Call friends and family more often (the drive home from work is nice!)
6. Invite friends over for dinner or movies or games
7. Not get so tied down to our schedule... be more loosey-goosey!
8. Go on "little" dates with R
9. Update my blog more frequently/take more pictures
10. Watch a movie by myself more often :)

... plus...

11. Have a more consistent waking up/bedtime routine

12. Work more on the apartment

13. Start saving more consistently

I'm so excited for this year! It's going to be delightful and awesome and stressful and scary, and that's just what any good roller-coaster ride is. :)

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resting and list-making

Today, R took the 3 littles to Charlie's for lots of out-doorsy play, and unfortunately I couldn't tag along. I've been feeling under the weather the past few days, and, with Holidays In Retail and having the kittens all over for Christmas, I knew I needed to take a moment to rest-up for all the crazy really begins! So today's agenda includes hot tea, Pellegrino, rest, veggie soups, and DVR catch-ups. :)

happy list:
1. The kittens' laughs
2. "Classy ladies don't give wet willies!" -Sadie, correcting my behavior ;P
3. When R's 12-year-old spirit shines through
4. Cookies with breakfast
5. "Soups are like Winter's salads!" -Shaleah, justifying EVERYTHING
6. My go-to messy ballerina bun, THANK YOU.
7. My new walrus ornament (I had to...)
8. When R gives me hugs while I'm lying in bed
9. Mom going on a cruise for herself
10. Finally being ok with the fact that laser hair removal didn't work for me (ugh! but whatever! white people problems!)

resolutions:
1. Take ballet again
2. Learn my camera/photo editing equipment more thoroughly
3. Read books before bed
4. Have more special, one-on-one little moments with the kittens (instead of stressing out trying to find something NEW and EXCITING every time we see each other! am I trying to send myself to the looney-bin?!)
5. Call friends and family more often (the drive home from work is nice!)
6. Invite friends over for dinner
7. Not get so tied down to our schedule... be more loosey-goosey!
8. Go on "little" dates with R
9. Update my blog more frequently/take more pictures
10. Watch a movie by myself more often :)

Can you believe Christmas will be here so soon? Eee! I'm so excited to cook!