The last day of 2007

Wow...I can not believe 2007 is nearly over. In my time zone, that is less than 2 hours from now as I start this. I have been actually thinking about this post for several days...nahh...a week. I have been trying to decide how I want to spend this last day. Of course there was work but now it is time for me. So I toast to you and me by hanging out in the tub with a lemon drop martini in my hand. You have got to love adult lemonade. :-) Plus I made a great dinner of turkey meatloaf (very moist), a potato and veggies. What is for dessert????? --- Creme Brule and another martini, of course.

This has been an interesting year. My dad says it has been one of his worst and for me, I have had two in a row. In just over two years, I have had my last grandmother, my best friend and a friend pass away. I have had to put my cat to sleep so he wouldn't have to feel the pain of kidney failure and liver cancer. Another friend of mine has been fighting cancer this year. She has intravascular lymphoma and by the grace of the universe and medicine, it is in remission. I have had my ups and downs as well...trying to figure out where I am at, where I am headed and what I want.

I have had some great times. First off, my parents are awesome! My dad and I have been watching baseball games and my mom and I can talk and enjoy what ever we are doing. As for my nephews...they are the best. Dad and Mom --- Thank You!

My friends are awesome!. They have allowed me my space as I have walked the path of grief. To my Jane Austen friends...glad there is more to watch in 2008. K - hockey soon..I promise and thank you for having our adult lunch. Taiji will always be part of my life and those who practice with me in it. My students who work for me are great and I am grateful for the chance to supervise you. More Friday's ahead at Cafe Ole! L - this year has been rough for you as well...thank you for smiling and being you. I may not mention everyone but you are all wonderful and special to me.

I think of resolutions and cringe...until I read a great little piece here. They are not resolutions but roadmaps. So as I map out my 2008, I will continue to envision my future and appreciate my past. My choices are mine.

I am at a fork stuck in the road............change is ahead............are we ready?