Why do I always feel as though I'm four weeks behind where I should be? Ugh. Major Ugh.

I've managed to survive the Holiday Blues. I've gotten most of my gift-giving shopping done except for three gifts. In fact, most of it was accomplished all in one place. LOL. I was very lucky, but I love when that happens! I might go there again tomorrow after work, and see if I can't pick up the last few gifts there as well. I'm hoping the weekend won't be bitter cold, so that Brighton and I will be able to see some of the holiday windows and the Rockefeller tree.

I'm finally starting to feel a little better. I've been sick for a few weeks... a combination of a cold / flu bug and my asthma acting up. I actually had a really bad asthma episode about three weeks ago, and the medication I use in my nebulizer spiked my blood pressure through the roof. I had never had that reaction to it before, so it was pretty spooky. Not good. The cold weather, of course, isn't making my asthma any better either! LOL ~ Nor is the fact that I work about two blocks away from Ground Zero. I know... I need to get out of this area for my own health (and sanity). I know. I'm working on it.

2007 continues to lash its ugly tail back and forth on its way out. Financially, it's put a noose around my neck. I'm majorly strapped for money across the board. Ugh #2. Major Ugh #2. I'm trying to figure out how to get out of the little pithole I've managed to put myself in. There's always a solution... I just have to figure out what it is. LOL.

I've said it at least a dozen times already... 2007 is the year of "broken glass"... so many lives have been turned upside-down. 2008 promises to be a year of renewal, of new beginnings, a fresh start... I honestly believe that. However, 2007 is clearing the canvas by smashing everything in sight.

This weekend's bringing a lot of positive witchy-vibes with it... Yule / Winter Solstice (22nd)... AND a full moon (23rd) ... Christmas Eve (24th) / Christmas (25th) ... lots of reasons to celebrate and surround ourselves with those we love and cherish. A powerful weekend to end the pains of a difficult year. To hope. To joy. To happiness. It is that easy. Surround yourselves with light. Choose to celebrate.

I've made a few friends here on the Bravenet Blog Community, and although lately, I don't have the time to blog or blog-visit as often as I wish I could... you are all in my thoughts, and I would like to wish all of you a beautiful new start.

~ namaste

The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married ~ for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation.

"He's a funeral director," she answered.

"Interesting," the newsman thought.

He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

She smiled and explained, "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."

(Thanks to Ms. Jessie for the joke!)