Welcome to 2013!

This year has started out with a bang! I believe that I asked in my previous post for it to be a better year. That's what I get for asking!

So far

...I've had MY car in the shop - many people are telling me to just get a new car since by now I could have bought a car. I looked through my receipts and since I got this car FOR FREE, I beg to differ. I have not yet invested the price of a car in this one and I've been able to drive it...most of the time, since 1999. To those people I say, nooooope.

...my son pulled off a very successful first time at stand-up comedy. I look forward to his next attempt as he has cleared me for attendance as long as I realize that it is not a participation event.

...my daughter is logging the first anniversary of her 30th birthday tomorrow. Eventually, she and her husband will be the same age at this rate.

...my husband continues to be a source of strength and wonder to me. He drives 67 miles each way to his job which takes him 1 1/2 hours on the way TO work and 2-2 1/2 or 3 hours coming home. I would be in jail if I had to drive CA 91 freeway. The system SUCKS!

...one of my dear friends lost her step-daughter at the young age of 45. This is not the natural progression and my heart is breaking for her and her family.

I would buy a lottery ticket in hopes that things would improve but, seriously, I think I am going to need every dollar I can hang on to... just in case.

I think I have a handle on how to keep my left foot from hurting - besides not clog dancing. I am still working on the right foot. My students are a hoot and a holler. If it weren't for my classes I think I might lose my mind...or what's left of it.

I don't know if anybody is actually reading this blog, but I sure get a sense of relief after I write something. Maybe venting is good for the soul.

Later,
Mary