Happy 2010 to All! Sorry for the delay in posting something new and exciting but with the holiday whirlwind and the following deep freeze, I've been in a sort of hibernation. Including putting on extra layers of fat to keep me warm ... unfortunately! Thanks to this I've begun a new workout regimen (novel idea, huh ... starting a new exercise routine in January) and am eating super healthy. Well, okay, not SUPER healthy but way better than before the holidays. I mean, I am eating celery sticks for snacks for goodness' sake people!
The best news I have to report is that this was probably the best Christmas my family has had since losing my father. We still have a hole in our hearts for him and miss him something fierce, especially at the holidays but we (mom & I) really threw ourselves into the season this year hosting get-togethers, attended fun events, baked our hearts out, gave out homemade gifts and spent a lot of time watching cheesy Christmas movies by the fire. What more could we ask for?!?!
Now January lumbers in and settles over us like a wet blanket. Well, to be exact, a COLD wet blanket. This uncharacteristically cold weather is taking a toll on us physically (My skin is drier than a southerner's humor towards newly arrived yankees) and emotionally. It's getting dark early, it's freezing cold (literally) and college football is over. In light of these gloomy facts, I've decided to use this continued hibernation to re-center myself spiritually. My church has encouraged a 21-Day Fast. I chose to give up Facebook for 21 days!! I know what you're thinking, "What about your crops in Farmville?!" "What about keeping up with what everyone is having for dinner?!" "What about not being informed of critical information like what color my friends' bras are?!" It will be tough. It will be tempting. It will be .... FREEING! I can use this time to finish the 3 books I have started. I can also actually CALL or, even better, SEE friends instead of "Facebooking" them. (another novel idea, huh?!)
At this point, I'm sure most of you are thinking, "Yeah Yeah Yeah nice blog on the holidays and cold weather but what about the dating life!?" Am I right?
Let's just put it this way. I have come to a very BIG realization recently. That realization is ... (drumroll please) ... I am NOT going to go out with someone just to have something to do or to say that I have plans or to get out of the house. I don't need that, I'm happy and content in my own skin and as far as being my own company. Just because I'm at home on a Saturday evening does NOT equate to me being bored. In fact, it most likely means I'm quite content.... happy even. I LOVE a night in wearing my PJs, wathcing a movie and spending time with the cat. Call me crazy if you want. I bet I'm happier and better off than getting plastered at 221 or Sharkey's every weekend. I've tried to force the issue in the dating world and continue to meet certain guys for "dates" to see where it goes, if feelings would develop, see what makes them tick but I'm done with that.
I am not defined by who I am dating nor by IF I am dating. What started as considering a sabbatical from Facebook has opened me up to realizing that I can cultivate friendships, work on my health, organize my life and "snowball" my debt and generally become a more whole person. Don't get me wrong, I truly hope to meet someone super special this year. That person who is my best friend, my partner in crime, dare I say my soul-mate. I know God has a plan and has this person picked out. My goal is to learn to be patient and to follow His path and guidance to get me to this person.
Here's to 2010. Here's to a FABULOUS new job. Here's to being Debt-Free. Here's to being Okay With Me.
Stay Thirsty My Friends!
