On this, the last day of 2006…
 
…I reflect back on the year gone by. The thing that stands out the most, is the fact that I gave up my full-time job in corporate America, to pursue the American dream of being the owner of my own business! Yes, it is a lot of very hard work, yet I am my own boss (most times) and I have a lot more tax write-offs!! And, we all need more of those, don’t we?
I have been able to purchase my second home, one closer to my parents who aren’t in the best of health! Which brings me to the fact that I am so blessed to still have my mom and dad! I have had to take a lot of time off this year to help care for them, as they both endure their myriad of health problems, but that is the least I can do…afterall, they have provided me so very much in my life! I have had to postpone personal plans and dreams to care for them, however, my time will come when I will have more than enough time to carry out my dreams. I am just thankful they are still here…
I have lost some personal friends and relatives, but know they are in very good hands, and watching over me from high above each and everyday. A few taken way before their time, nonetheless taken for a higher purpose. Not to be taken, however, are the many fond memories that were planted before their passing. One day, we will all be together again…
I have gained many new friends…and, there is nothing finer than an extensive support system; molded of friends! Sometimes, there are just some things that you cannot talk to family about…and, need the non-jugemental ears of a true friend!! And, more importantly, my friends need me, too! One thing in life I have learned, there are givers and takers…thankfully, I have been blessed with more of the former, and am one of those myself.
With all of the bad going on in the world today, let me share some of the happenings of 2006 that really made me happy…
Tiger Woods is going to be a dad!! A record year on Wall Street, despite rumors that we are not doing so well! I met 100 men of my dreams, but choose to stay single! U2 came out with a new CD! A dear friend is fulfilling a lifetime dream! I got to go to my favorite “getaway”, Disney World! My late father and sister, both came to me in my dreams! My only surviving grandparent turned 93! My business far surpassed my expectations! I had more orgasms than last year! And, hopefully was successful in my goal to provide more! I obtained the BEST web designer, Lynn! One of my female cousins got her private pilot license, and her hubby bought her a plane! My dear friend’s daughter in third grade, won her county Spelling Bee (taking after ME)! Lots of friends gave birth to beautiful children! Gosh…so many things…those are just a few that came to mind!
I hope you, too, had lots of happiness this year! And, my hope for you is that 2007 is happy, healthy and prosperous! May your days be filled with new experiences, unforgettable times, and lots of love!
Now, off to watch some football…
xoxo


