So, how much time is "normal" for someone to spend daydreaming about something that will never happen in a million years... you know, like winning the lottery, or marrying some rockstar hunk, etc.? To me, it seems completely ridiculous to daydream about it AT ALL, but I can't stop myself. I keep dreaming about winning the AWESOME house they are giving away on HGTV.
It's THE house I've always wanted. Gorgeous kitchen, amazing views, tons of room for guests (it sleeps TWELVE!!), a huge "media room" with a big-screen TV... all located as a ski-in/ski-out home in Winter Park, Colorado. I gaze longingly at the pictures online almost every day, studying each detail and agonizing over whether I could actually leave my family and friends behind and move.
Then I think, "Hey, this could just be our vacation home, and we could rent it out the rest of the year," and I ponder all the ups and downs of that scenario. It's so ridiculous. I'll never win this house in a gazillion years, so why do I keep torturing myself dreaming about it?!?!?
So, here's my New Year's resolution: Stop daydreaming about things you can never have, and be happy with what you DO have!! I really do love my little house. It's just the right size for us. But I wish I had a bigger area to entertain, and I really want to give my kitchen a make-over. So, I just need to shut up and stop whining, work hard to save some extra money for a remodel, and get 'er done.
If, by some UNBELIEVABLE quirk of fate, I end up winning that house (uhhh, right), then you are all invited to come visit!! You can check out my dream home at HGTV.com (but don't register to win - you're only diluting my chances!! haha)
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Wow, where did the time go?
Can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post... but December was a busy one. Had an awesome Christmas this year. We spent the early part of the weekend with Michalle & Melissa. It was a fun visit, filled with good food, tooo many drinks, and the soon-to-be-tradition of the Lord of the Rings Dorkfest. Damn, that was fun, watching all three LOTR movies (the extended director's cuts) back to back! Made for a long day, but it was a blast. I don't think any of us ever got out of our pajamas the whole day! HA!!
Christmas Eve we had a small gathering at our house for chili and Christmas caroling. Despite Charlie's prediction of it being a total bust, it was actually a complete blast. Almost everyone in the neighborhood was home, and we hit about 6 or 7 houses before deciding it was time for hot chili and boozed-up egg nog. The weather was cold, but not freezing, and the brisk night air was perfect for singing. We actually sounded pretty good, and looked even better in our festive (and antique) Santa hats. I think this will certainly become an annual tradition.
My friend Kirk from work spent the night at our house on Christmas Eve (no in-town family for him), and then spent Christmas Day with us at my brother John's house. Awesome food, too many presents, and my crabby sister-in-law wasn't even all the crabby. It was a great day.
New Year's Eve weekend was also a blast. Spent that Friday evening with some gal-pals watching movies and having dinner/drinks. Fun. The Pranxter gig at the Chrome was much more fun because Challe & Missi had come to CB to party with us. They REALLLLLLY needed the drinks that night after driving through a HORRIBLE snowstorm for 4.5 hours (normally just takes 2!!). Thank you Jesus that they arrived safely.
Now the New Year is off and running. I am really looking forward to reading the upcoming chapters of a story that my friend Tracy is putting together. He is one of the funniest M-F'ers around, and he's writing a story about our Christmas party. So far I've seen chapter one, and just about peed my pants. I wait with great anticipation for chapter two.
I'm also looking forward to more parties with my PPP (Party Posse Pal!) Challe-gal and her peeps, and hopefully more visits from Missi as well. It was great seeing the two of them last month.
April brings our annual trip to Palm Desert and I am already counting the days. And far beyond that is a trip to Orlando in the fall. I'm hoping the daughters will work hard to save their pennies and be able to join us!!
My goal for 2007 is to get my diet and exercise program back on track. With Orlando on the horizon this fall, I need to be in tip-top shape for lots of walking and roller coaster riding! So, better get my sh*t together. Now.
I dread the upcoming grey months, filled with few breaks and not much to celebrate... but this will be a great chance to knuckle-down and hit the gym. Wish me luck!!
Christmas Eve we had a small gathering at our house for chili and Christmas caroling. Despite Charlie's prediction of it being a total bust, it was actually a complete blast. Almost everyone in the neighborhood was home, and we hit about 6 or 7 houses before deciding it was time for hot chili and boozed-up egg nog. The weather was cold, but not freezing, and the brisk night air was perfect for singing. We actually sounded pretty good, and looked even better in our festive (and antique) Santa hats. I think this will certainly become an annual tradition.
My friend Kirk from work spent the night at our house on Christmas Eve (no in-town family for him), and then spent Christmas Day with us at my brother John's house. Awesome food, too many presents, and my crabby sister-in-law wasn't even all the crabby. It was a great day.
New Year's Eve weekend was also a blast. Spent that Friday evening with some gal-pals watching movies and having dinner/drinks. Fun. The Pranxter gig at the Chrome was much more fun because Challe & Missi had come to CB to party with us. They REALLLLLLY needed the drinks that night after driving through a HORRIBLE snowstorm for 4.5 hours (normally just takes 2!!). Thank you Jesus that they arrived safely.
Now the New Year is off and running. I am really looking forward to reading the upcoming chapters of a story that my friend Tracy is putting together. He is one of the funniest M-F'ers around, and he's writing a story about our Christmas party. So far I've seen chapter one, and just about peed my pants. I wait with great anticipation for chapter two.
I'm also looking forward to more parties with my PPP (Party Posse Pal!) Challe-gal and her peeps, and hopefully more visits from Missi as well. It was great seeing the two of them last month.
April brings our annual trip to Palm Desert and I am already counting the days. And far beyond that is a trip to Orlando in the fall. I'm hoping the daughters will work hard to save their pennies and be able to join us!!
My goal for 2007 is to get my diet and exercise program back on track. With Orlando on the horizon this fall, I need to be in tip-top shape for lots of walking and roller coaster riding! So, better get my sh*t together. Now.
I dread the upcoming grey months, filled with few breaks and not much to celebrate... but this will be a great chance to knuckle-down and hit the gym. Wish me luck!!
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