Happy New Year!

It is New Year’s Eve, and my plans are to take down the Christmas decorations and drink a little bubbly with my husband. That’s all. Maybe find a movie on TV. No partying, just enjoying the fact that I’m still here and able to make that decision. Like my dog, I’m getting older, but like the slight smile on her face, I’m happy to be here.

I tried to think of something wise and thought provoking for my New Year’s blog but the best I’ve come up with is I’m not as young as I used to be, but I’m still here and trying. I remember some parties when I was young and the festivities that went with them. One thing I remember was being so tired afterwards! I was never much of a party animal.

My big plans are to finish my novel (it’s almost there!) and to move on to the next one. I’ll continue this blog which I have been writing for over 10 years. I want to get to the gym more often if I can’t take the dog for a walk, but she too is getting older. I wore myself out with some shopping yesterday. That never used to happen.

So, with all that said, I plan to enjoy my life. I have a good one with a home, food (sometimes too much), family, and friends. I have the ability to have some fun now and then, and I plan to take advantage of it. I believe we were put on this earth for various reasons, one of which was to enjoy the life we were given. And maybe help others do the same along the way.

My plans for next year are another story, another time. I’ve written a few stories and there are more to come. I am thankful for the ability to write them and sometimes to come up with new ideas for them. I have a good life and I plan to enjoy it.

What are you reading/writing this week?

Another story another time.