Buy-Bye 2006

So, another year passes by at the blink of an eye. I swear I feel like 2006 just started. Twice recently I wrote 2005 on my checks by mistake. It's uncanny how fast the time goes. In two weeks I will be 35 and shortly after that, it will be the 5 year anniversary of my mother's death.

All this makes me introspective.

It's been a stressful year. Rich and I had talked about going to Africa late winter/early spring this next year and now we've instead booked a much needed spa trip to Rancho La Puerta, a wonderful health spa in Baja Mexico that we went to last year and loved. We booked it again this year with hopes that it will rejuvenate, revitalize, and renew... our spirit, quest for healthy living, etc... after an end of year that included health issues, weight gain, work stress, etc. We'll also fit in a short dive trip for Rich.. we're looking into Cozumel right now, but that one is up to him. With my deviated septum and nasal polyp, diving has been painful for me, so now I wave goodbye to Rich in his cute little wetsuit and spend the time lying on the beach and catching up on my reading.

This year we spent lots of time in Vermont with lots of family and friends, making the first of many years full of fantastic memories up there. Vermont for me has been a dream come true and I look forward to many many more years to come of more relaxing happy times there. We went to the spa, we went to the Keys, we celebrated our three year anniversary, Rich climbed Mt. Washington, a goal he had for many years, we camped, we went to Tanglewood, we spent time with our niecypoo who turned 1 in October, we did some work to the house in the 'Cha, and - as we speak - Rich awaits his bachelor of science (FINALLY) from RIT any day now, after many years of going to school part time.

After a fall rut with Rich working unbelievably hard at work and me getting both strep and bronchitis (figures), we have bounced back both mentally and physically and are dedicating 2007 to being healthy.

I am also going to make an extra effort to see more friends in 2007, starting with a visit from my wonderful friend Conway next weekend to celebrate both of our upcoming birthdays together. I'm excited.

Tonight we celebrate the New Year with our great neighbors: Kerrie and Dave, and Cheryl and Jeff. We are blessed that we live in such a nice neighborhood are looking forward to bringing in the new year together.. that is, if we don't fall asleep before midnight.

Happy New Year, everyone. Hope 2007 brings you everything you wish for.

xo