As the lucid air of a full bodied year comes to close, I feel compelled to rush over to this speck of my Internet Universe and well, you know, tick one off for the record.
I counted it up, with this entry I'll have exactly 23 for the year, a clear miss for a true 2 per month average. Oh well....tis what it is.....a lack of something or other.
I've never been a resolution type of gal, so this evening change of numeral implications doesn't create a huge impact in my life. If anything, the last day of the year creates an ominous acceleration of my past years accomplishments, experiences, or lack of, that line up for me to take stock, analyze and punctuate with appropriate ! (meaning good for me) or ? (meaning WTF was I thinking) or ........ (meaning clear unconnected confusion of the who knows type) etc etc.
I suppose within that car crash of accumulative 2007 life facts, it provides a bit of a wishful push to look around the gate into 2008 with a trace of motivation, clean slate potential and dreamy opportunity. I suppose. All a matter of perspective.
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I had a good Christmas. I prevailed. I survived and will not be boycotting next years festivities. I have realized Christmas isn't as jolly anymore with my daughters growing up. There just isn't the same type of magic to be derived from putting a big bow on a snowboard, or wrapping up a cute Ipod.
Barbie's and Teddy Bears and lots of cheap toys was way- way- funner..........thankfully there's always the promise of future grandchildren. I'm already plotting to be one of those rockin' Grannies that go overboard with all the unapproved toys .....of the annoying nature. Fun Grannie, Sugar Grannie, Extreme Grannie, Lovin Grannie, Break the Rules Grannie, Adventure Grannie.....oh my darling future Grand babies, we are going to have a good old fashioned Rebecca rockin' time. (grin)
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On the sentimental note of Christmas Gone and New Year fast approaching
I extend my best wishes to all those I've known online.
May your 2008 be full of surprises, accomplishments and satisfactions.
And may I suggest...
Add a bit of adventure, sugar, extreme, lovin, break the rules and fun.
26 comments:
She writes!
Ah, yes, we, too, made it through. My DD is 13 now, next year high school, but we still "did" stockings, and joked about Santa just cuz. Heck, on my father's side, we did for the adults, too. Not so at my mom's, but that's okay. In memory of my late father, we still had fun with Christmas crackers which may have ended up being the most fun of the day. The magical moment of her first Christmas Eve service that went into midnight, and was candlelit. I'll never forget that. Nah, they grow up and it's not the same fun, even while I'm sure you're still so proud of your daughter!
Occasional self reflection can be good, moving forward can be good. I, too, don't find that limited to a change in the calendar we use.
May your new year be as fun and glorious as you wish on all of us. Ah, yes, to remember the FUN in life.
You don't write often, but when you do, you never fail to inspire me or crack me up.....often, both.
Grannie Rebecca...I am dying here. too funny and I bet your kids will just be WISHING that you had been joking when you wrote this, in a few years!
Happy New Years!
Happy New Year, pretty lady! Do make 2008 a wonderful one.
-Dan
http://thewisdomofadistractedmind.blogspot.com/
Barbie's and Teddy Bears and lots of cheap toys IS way-way-way funner. I missed it for a long time. But last Christmas I got to experience that FUN again because our son's wife had a little girl. She isn't quite two years old (will be next month), so you can imagine the fun we had with her this year. Watching her little eyes light up, her not certain whether to climb under the tree or pull an ornament off was a real treat. LOL. I don't always comment but love reading what you write, so admire the way you express yourself. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK
Have a Happy New Year. ~ Mike
Rebecca, you are one of my favorite journalers here and I love reading your entries, no matter how infrequent you write. I'm an infrequent writer, too! Maybe we can be a part of the Infrequent-Journalers-Club?
Happy New Year to you and yours too Rebecca. I'm giggling a bit over the Grandma references, only because I can see it happening. I do the same...spreading silliness to the Grandbabies, it a joy to do. I tend to find "old fashioned" things and introduce them to them rather than a modern day push this button type thing that teaches them nothing. So they have played with Slinkies, Hula Hoops, The old fashioned Potatoe Head (real Potatoes), I just sent all four of them Mr. Magorium's cute sock monkeys. As a grandparent you can spoil them, but they take you back to the magic of childhood and the wide eyed innocence that empasses youth....love, Sandi
Sporadic, regular, or anything in between.... I'll take it! It's always a pleasure to find a new entry from you.
Grandma Rebecca.... Yep, I can see it!
Happy New Year to you and all your family.
Ahhhhh...a breath of fresh air on this New Years eve. It is so good to see a post from you.
I know what you mean with the girls....my boys are 16 and 21. At least Janice and I were allowed to sleep past 5:30 on Christmas morning.
Smiles,
David
Happy New Year!
At least you don't overwhelm your readers with a friggin' blog entry every damn day, like SOME people who happen to be typing this.
Anyway, Auld Lang Syne. Sounds like a pain reliever? doesn't it? Hey, what a great name for a hangover remedy! Gotta go, off to make a million dollars...
Happy New Year.
Julie
Somehow I knew you would be the one to know how to end the year in style. Yeah, I am still around. Hopefully I can make my way around to visit your other place sometime soon, maybe in 2008 (winks). I've just had a bit much on my plate with Doc's mom passing and all the other holiday push and shove we have to deal with. As always I'm delighted to hear from you, however, whenever.
I miss those days of waking up to screams of delight from my daughter, exclaiming Santa's been here. Somehow a gift card (per her request) and seeing her engaged instead of in College puts a light damper on the season.
Here's to wishing you a better, more fulfilling, wonderful, loving New Year all the year long! (Hugs) Indigo
So good to hear from you on the last day of the year! Real shame I won't be able to see you again until next year. ;o) - Barbara
Happy New Year Rebecca! ~~Kath~~
May 2008 sparkle for you as much as your spirit sparkles for us!
Happy, Healthy, and a Joyous New Year to yoU! Marc :)
Hi Rebecca,
Wishing you and your girls a happy and prosperous New Year!
Gem :-)
http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/collage/entries/2007/12/31/2007--a-year-in-review--/1769
Wising you all the best in 2008. May you be healthy, happy and prosperous!
Marie
http://journals.aol.co.uk/mariealicejoan/MariesMuses/
heres to a brand new year:)
Deb
Ahhhh just your words, any of them bring a comfort and fit right in...
Thank you for your card...it was and is refreshing to see your writing however it comes!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful New Year, filled with adventures of the heart and warmth for your soul!
Peace
Jodi
Wishing you all the best in 2008! Happy New Year!
Sam
Thanks so much for your warm wishes. This past year has had its ups and downs, as do all years. hopefully next year has more ups. i hope you have lots of ups too.
take care, happy new year!
<3jackie
hear hear!
Marti
Sure sweets. Except, we know that happy new years are for those of us too afraid to face the fucked up truth of the real world. Who's with me???? Anyone? Buehler? Buehler?
Whatever. Glad you're about. Miss you. If you ever get the urge to divulge your new location, I'm sure there would be a parade of us flowing there. Take care. Hug the girls.
Fred
So true! That magic is replaced (or SHOULD be) with an appreciative connection among loved ones. I like to think that now, my boys past the age of belief in certain things, we can share in deeper meanings and a connection from our own individual memories of when the magic existed. Not sure that makes sense, but I won't try to expand.
Tammy
{{ hugs and love }} True, the Christmas of little ones is so much fun! May 2008 be full of love and joy for us both, and our loved ones!
be well,
Dawn
http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/
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