It's a New Year

Get Excited

Everyone please smile and clap your hands together if you've made it through another year. Sometimes it’s not easy. This past year has been a journey for Gary and I. New jobs, unretiring. I Need something to do, but let’s not overdo it. There is such a thing called moderation. Too much on your plate can make you unhappy and stressed out.

Long Winters

Going through a long winter with nothing to do can also add stress. Is it supposed to be relaxing, having absolutely nothing to do? Maybe so, for a while anyway. But the winter is long and before you know it you are right in the middle of it with nothing on your plate. The nights are long and darkness comes at four thirty or five. It is a long time until bedtime. How do you fill the hours? I have this blog, which I love. It takes up some of my time. I’m constantly trying to capture Gary for a photo of us together or separate. The only photos I have of Gary, he is in his recliner. He does spend tons of time there sleeping and awake. But I needed something new.

His Mancave

Gary is out in the garage a lot now. He heated part of it, so he's out there for hours. Who knows what he is doing? Maybe I do not want to know. The pool table is also out there so he is practicing his shots or leveling it or replacing the felt. There are many different possibilities. As long as he is happy that's all that matters.

Here is hoping the New Year is full of happiness, opportunities, and excitement. Fundraising for the local library in town is one thing I hope to do. There is an addition being added on to our existing library and there are a lot of people on board to make sure the funding is there when needed. I will do my part; whatever it is they want me to do. I love libraries and visit often.

Working From Home

I wish I could find a job where I could work from home. Not have to travel the roads, especially throughout the winter months. Icy roads and I do not go together. So far, I haven’t found anything that matches what my interests are. Nothing stops me though, so I'll keep on looking and eventually find something of interest. I am already looking forward to summer months, running outside and flowers. The skies now are gray, there is no sun and it’s dreary and cold out. I despise winter. It isn’t any wonder the suicide rate goes up during these months. Many people get depressed when there is no sun. It’s hard to stay positive at times.

Who Knows

What am I looking forward to for the new year? Family, my grandkids, ball games, picnics, family get-togethers, and running outside once again. Although it is December now in Wisconsin and still warm enough for me to run outside. 30 plus degrees and I am out there as long as there is not a northern wind. It’s too cold and I’ll venture upstairs to the dreaded treadmill. Anyone who knows me knows I do not like the treadmill and avoid it at all costs. If there is even the slimmest chance of running outside, I take it. Normally I’ll cut my runs down to 3.1 miles in this weather. Summertime you will find me running for an hour or longer most days. I love summer running. 

The Need to Read

During the winter months I find myself needing to have books to read at all times. It gives me something to do. I can get lost inside the pages of a book for hours. Right now, I have six of them waiting for me at the library, which I will stop and pick up on my way to work. What would I do without books? Life would be very different because I read constantly. I normally have a book beside me when I am not busy cleaning, doing laundry, scrubbing the floors, or cleaning the bathrooms.

Where Did the Time Go

2024, where does the time go? I will be 64 this year. One more year and I’ll be on Medicare. My husband Gary will be 65 in February he will soon be on it himself. We both believe this is a good thing. Insurance is such a racket; we are hoping Medicare will help out. Gary’s appointment with an insurance agent is on the 21st. He will assist Gary in the process that is Medicare. We want to make sure we have the correct coverage for him. We found an agent in Eau Claire, WI who is very knowledgeable and made the entire thing a little easier.

What will the new year bring for Gary and me? We will find out, won’t we? Hopefully no bad surprises, only good. We have two older dogs; one is 17 and one is 13. We both hope and pray they are with us another year.

Surround yourself with family and friends, tell people you love them. Live every day to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow will bring.

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Smile because it causes less lines than frowning.