Happy New Year in W's

     

I was sitting and thinking yesterday about what I wanted to do with the day. (Turns out not much of anything, and no guilt). It hit me that it's already been five weeks since my birthday. I had in my head it was just a couple weeks ago. That tells me how fast time flies. I hope 2023 isn't just a blur. Here's my New Year's World in W's right now.

What's Top of Mind:

     It's the homestretch for my Travelor. In a week, I'll have a houseful with DD2 back and DS visiting. I'm sure DD1 and puppy will be here most of the weekend. First, we'll have a few days with just my son. 

Where I've been:

     A lunch outing with sisters and cousins. Monday we hit the sales a tiny bit. I've taken some needed, but after melt then refreeze, treacherous walks. DH went to his store party yesterday so had lunch there, caught up on emails, and win a gift card to Fleet Farm. Living the dream. I had him stop to restock my diet Coke, and a few chips for tonight. We decided to completely stay home. I'm not even planning anything special but to use up leftovers. I will put the sparkling grape juice in the fridge, maybe we'll go wild and have a toast. I might just have a beer and call it good. 

Where I’m going: 

     We'll go to the one 10:00 church service tomorrow and I think, out for an early lunch. I'd like to see the poinsettias in the front. We contribute to the purchase in memory of our parents and sisters who passed.  That's it- big New Years Plans. Actually, I hope to do a bit of home admin, get the few Christmas decorations put away, and finish any cleaning not done today. I'll have the airport run late Tuesday/ Wednesday early am, technically for DS.

What I'm eating:

I need to recap what all was done with the ham, but I've had it so many ways! We've also eaten on that big pizza from Wednesday twice, and will finish today. I think I've frozen all the treats, and staying away from the sugar. Of course I need to resolve to eat better in 2023. 

What I’m watching:

 I'm done with Christmas movies, blogs, food channels, and setting that viewing aside until  after Thanksgiving. We watched the end of the Minnesota Gopher's bowl game Thursday, and some other game after. I attempted but got bored with a Liam Neeson movie called Blacklight. Today and tomorrow will be football games as the NFL spread them out for more revenue generating opportunities as the playoff picture becomes clearer. The Vikings play Green Bay at Green Bay, so it'll be interesting. 

What I’m reading:

I  reserved my book club  book, The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, from the library so hope to get on Tuesday. The library will be closed Monday as the New Year public holiday.  Whether it will get ready is another matter. 

What I’m listening to: 

I just fed the puppy, and like clockwork, he wanted to go back to his crate for a couple hours. The goal is he sleeps until 5:00 to feed, but he woke up early for a bathroom break and was not having going back to bed, so I stayed up the hour. We try not to vary his meal times so didn't want to feed him early or he'd get in a bad wake-up habit. Now I'm hearing both dogs snoring. Otherwise, the only other sound is the occasional kicking on of the furnace. Peaceful Saturday morning.  

What I’m planning: 

      See where I'm going which turned into what I'm planning. Thanks for a few suggestions in comments. I have a four day weekend in February, but DH doesn't unless he intentionally took vacation. I added that only because it's easier to get away when you have extra time away from work. 

Who needs a good slap:

     I was staying away from this, but the news was filled with idiots. There's the Representative elect Santos character who thought lying that he completed college and invented employment was just "embellishing" his resume a bit. Then, and I don't even remember his name, guy who got into a Twitter pissing match with Greta Thurnberg, later causing a photo with a pizza box, which he was proud to not recycle ( which shouldn't be anyway as good contaminated) leading to his subsequent arrest from an outstanding warrant. What a tool. I guess he did get literally slapped. 

Who Deserves Knuck's (Fist Bump):   

       My cousin for passing on to me, for my daughter's, a few things she had that were my grandma's. This was the only grandparent I remembered, so having a few of her things stay in my family meant a lot. All I previously had was a teacup and saucer. 

What’s making me smile: 

     Seeing how happy my cousin was to see us, and share her favorite restaurant. 

     I doubt I'll see midnight, so might count down with my daughter. I think they might be in Italy today and I'm not sure the time difference, 7-8 hours perhaps? Or, I'll just pick London time and watch coverage on Britbox, so it would be 6:00 p.m. here. I've seen advertisements for Miley Cyrus and Dollie Parton hosting a NYE celebration on NBC. It might be fun to watch a bit. It's sweet that Dollie is Miley's Godmother. Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve.