Back to Reality

I partied hearty last night and slept in this morning. Lorne took me out for lunch since we hadn't really seen each other since Wednesday night. Then we rented "District 9," which I wasn't sure I'd like. However, I highly recommend it! Be prepared for some upsetting moments in it, though. I wished my grandson a Happy 6th Birthday but won't get to see him until next weekend as his Mommy is sick. She finally succumbed to that nasty flu bug that was going around, so we'll have to postpone a visit. Daughter #2 called to tell me she had a great New Year's Eve and asked how mine was.
A friend called to catch up - she'd emailed me on Monday to let me know her father had passed away on Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) - and she said she was doing okay now, except as the eldest child she's doing the paper work. She's going to come over Monday for dinner and a visit. I must say that I avoided the shops on Boxing Day because it was mayhem as usual with all the sales.
I still have to undecorate the tree and put away the ornaments, but that won't take long. I'll do it tomorrow so Lorne can drag the boxed-up tree into the shed and carry the boxes full of decorations to the storage room.
So life goes on into the year 2010...it will be a busy year and the time will fly by. The Olympics start in 42 days so I'm going to plan an "Opening Ceremonies" party complete with Canada Flag topped cake. The Olympics is the first of two major events in our lives this year. Can you guess the other event? LOL
Tuesday I'll be back at work tutoring. I miss my students as we have really good relationships and I think they enjoy coming over just as much as I enjoy having them here.
I vow to try to get more exercise this year as I'm tired of being sloth-like. And Lorne's good cooking has added a few pounds back. Gotta fit into "the dress" and look good for our special day.



Oh yes, my Meez picture (top right) is in honour of the Canadian hockey team as the roster was announced on Wednesday. GO TEAM CANADA! (click to see the article)

Happy 2010, everyone! Keep an eye on Vancouver and news of the Olympics.