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DH had to work this morning so our plan was NOT to party until midnight. But as I suspected, he was having too much fun and chose to stay. Like other comments, we had some lovely party food, but in small quantities. I had 2 glasses of wine over 4 hours, so when the champagne was passed out I could only take a few sips. The meds definitely limit what I imbibe, in addition to food.

Tomorrow, back to work. Some districts don't start until next week. The advantage I guess about this schedule is I get to ease back in. 2 days, then the weekend hits again. I can do this!!!

No plans for today except to get a few things in order for returning to work: finding my water bottle, packing lunch, doing laundry. Tomorrow evening we have our Pub Night tickets with friends. I'm so glad we bought the season tickets. The 1st Thursday rolls around so fast every month. It's nice to have these monthly plans with them.

DD stays until January 6. I love having her home, but I know she needs to go back to the life she has built in Boston. DS sent a few pictures from Palm Springs. He looks happy.

My New Year's resolution continues to be: being happy in the space between where I am today, while still working to be better. A few years ago, I decided to stop mentally listing to myself, all the ways I was unacceptable. I think I described it as thinking I'm hot Sh#+ , while simultaneously striving to be better. It has been liberating in so many ways. A few friends my age have passed away in the past years. Whatever time is still allotted to me is for the pursuit of joy, both the rowdy and explosive joy, and the kind that hits the heart in the quiet moments of wonder. As Mary Oliver asks us: Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

184.8. I ate a LOT yesterday. Dinner was fabulous if I do say so myself. Haha.

I made it to midnight, but instead of welcoming it in with some profound thoughts about new beginnings, I looked up from watching Instagram reels at 12:07 having missed it. Hmmm.

Now watching the Rose Parade. I can't stand the regular network coverage, so I stream KTLA on YouTube. No commercials and they don't cut away from the bands. My annual reminder to you - if you can ever get to the Rose Parade in person and sit in the stands, it an extraordinary experience well worth the trip! The tv doesn't do it justice.

Decorations will come down today. And a dog walk.

Hope you all have a great welcome start to the new year today!

120.6

I already had to correct the year from 2024 to 2025 - that should happen a thousand more times over the next few months.

Good food last night though I probably ate less than half of it. Both the meal and the singer at the Beach Club were great. We were in bed by 11, so a bit later than usual but we didn't make it to midnight.

Our company just left here a few minutes ago. And the dolphins already came by in front of the condo. It is nice to have the place back to ourselves. DH is playing golf in an hour. No water aerobics due to the holiday so I'm not sure what I am doing. Probably washing sheets and towels. Maybe taking down Christmas decorations? Maybe sitting by the pool for a while?

Tonight we are having the turkey pie I made after Thanksgiving and froze. Seems like a long time ago LOL.

Have a Wishing Wednesday!

So funny. But I do love that song.

LOL! Thanks for the anniversary wishes, Peps. :-]