Happy Belated New Year - Random Thoughts...

So, I had originally prepared this post on January 2nd; however due to unforeseen circumstances, couldn't get around to posting it until today...better late than never.

 

It’s January 2^nd and I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.  I’m miserable.  I can honestly say, I’m the grumpiest I’ve been all year.

 

For many, today is still a holiday, but for me, it’s the beginning of the first 5 day work-week I’ve had in awhile.  That’s obviously the root of some of my misery. 

 

A great Christmas and New Year’s was had by everyone in our household.  At least, everyone appeared to have been having a good time, but then again – some days, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s sugar induced bliss.  

 

I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions for this upcoming year.  I don’t have the greatest of self-control when it comes to things I want to do and things I want to eat, so I refuse to set myself up for eventual failure.  Instead, I plan on “trying” new things…like “trying” to eat cooked vegetables at least one a week, “trying” not to dislike my co-workers on a daily basis, “trying” to spend less and save more and “trying” to get back to an exercise routine.    It’s not considered a failure as long as you’ve tried (at least that’s my rationale).

 

What started out as a casual visit to my in-laws yesterday; almost turned into an argument of epic proportions.  You see, my MIL is a little high strung and worries about things she shouldn’t and things can’t control – to the point of making everyone around her crazy.   Normally I can manage her high-strung-ed-ness, but yesterday was not one of those days.  She was meddling where she didn’t belong and I had to say something.  Long story short – when I received a kick from J under the table, I knew it was time to leave before any further damage was done.  On the upside, I’m still in her good books from taking her to Hawaii, so I figure I probably have a couple of more “get out of jail free cards” left.   Rest assured, at this pace, it won’t take long to use them up.

 

It’s a blizzard here today and there you have it… the remaining piece of my misery puzzle is now in place…

Update:   Thanks to the lovely blizzard we had on Monday, on the way home on  the most miserable day of 2012, my car and I ended up going into the ditch and wound up in a farmer's field.  I obviously had to get towed out and then subsequent car repairs, ensued yesterday - which included mud removal from the undercarriage of my car, tire repairs, alignment, etc.  On the upside, I'm okay, but I am now $460 poorer.  The way I see it, the remainder of 2012 can only get better...

Does anyone know the protocol surrounding “Happy New Year” wishes?   I personally feel  that by the end of the week, we should be moving on, unless of course you celebrate Chinese New Year…

 

 Anyhow…Happy Belated New Year…