Thoughts for Today and the New Year ~

I started doing this in 2008 and now its my New Years Eve tradition, so here goes...

I'm feeling...Fortunate to be where I am!  Living in a wonderful old log cabin in the mountains with the most incredible view ever!  Sharing my life with a funny and kind soul, Justin, and raising a super smart, beautiful and also funny daughter!  I'm surrounded with laughter and love and its awesome!

I'm seeing...all the possibilities for 2018!  I'm hoping to do more short trips and adventures with my family and friends, and I look forward to creating lots of new wonderful memories!  I'm imagining my photography business growing, and I see success for Justin and Heliotrack!  And lets not forget that Justin and I will both be turning 50.  Turning 50 is gonna be a blast!

I'm thinking...of all the fun things we did in 2017!  It was a great year filled with lots of adventures...a new job for me and a new school for Jordyn!  A vacation in New Orleans, a road trip to Wyoming to see the total solar eclipse, going to a Rockies/Dodgers game with my family, and so many others.  Lots of great times with great people!

I'm appreciating...My new job!  I still get to work with the kids, but I don't have to do any of the planning or paperwork!  It's amazing how stress-free my world is, and how much free time I have at home now.  I love the people I work with and I enjoy going into work every day!  I delight in going the extra mile as the media/tech, and I'm always striving to make things more interesting for the kids.  Our job is important and it feels good doing it!

I'm cooking...Nothing!  We had friends stop by earlier and we put out some appetizers, cheese, crackers, etc, but no cooking!  Hooray for a kitchen free evening!

I'm planning...More artistic endeavors.  I had hoped I would have my photography business in full swing by now, but I did do a few shoots over fall that were successful, so here's hoping I can get more organized for next year.  I see some painting in my future too!

I'm reading...The second book in the Court of Thorn and Roses Series, "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Mass.  I'm about half way through the book and its been a fun read so far.  My Goodreads challenge was to read 20 books this year, but alas I only finished 12.  Maybe I'll make that goal next year, but its all in good fun!

I'm wearing...Fuzzy flannel pajamas!  I was dressed earlier when we made the rounds visiting friends, but now Jordyn and I are cozy on the couch in our pajamas!

I'm creating...lots of things lately!  With the new job, I have more time for creativity and fun and its been great.  Jordyn and I recently participated in the Mask exhibit at the Fort Collins Museum of Art which will come out next year and that was cool.  I've done some scrapbooking, jewelry making and quilting, but I'd really like to start painting again.  I've even started painting wine glasses.  I love having the time to make things again!

I'm hearing...The sounds from the movie Trading Places...a New Years Eve tradition!  I used to come home and watch it by myself while Justin and Jordyn were asleep, but now Jordyn stays up and watches it with me!  We were so engrossed in the movie tonight, that midnight passed us by and we didn't even realize it!  Doh!  I love the way we casually cruised into 2018 though!  Happy New Year Sweetheart!

I'm enjoying...The company of great friends tonight!  Earlier Tabby and her family stopped by on their way home from Steamboat, and we enjoyed champagne and tasty treats.  Then when they headed down the mountain, Jordyn and I dropped in on Connie for a visit.  Justin is playing over at Fox Acres, but we wanted to stay home instead.  Normally we go to Leanns for New Years Eve, but she was cramming for an income tax test.  So it was great to stay close to home and visit with good friends!

I'm sharing...Some photos from this evenings fun...the shot of Justin drumming was sent to me by Amber while she was working!  Thanks Amber!

May 2018 be filled with joy and laughter, peace, good health and prosperity to all!