Happy New Year 2009!!

I'm grateful for enjoying time by myself. I used to not like to be a lone - I would get agitated. Now I really enjoy spending time alone - reading, watching TV, arts and crafts, etc. This break has been good for me - I feel so much more relaxed and ready to tackle the second semester. I guess I'll be ready to go to work on Monday - though I sure am enjoying my time off. Only three more days!! :/

I'm grateful for the gorgeous sunset tonight, all pink, blue, purple and orange. It was so pretty, it stopped me in my tracks. I took a picture to capture it. What a great sunset to end 2008. 2008 was an interesting year full of changes, personal and professional. I'm anxious to see what 2009 brings - hopefully a year of growth, health, prosperity, and loving relationships!!

I'm grateful for friends, old and new:

1. Sandra Roberson - I saw her today for the 1st time in 11 years! What a great friend - we went through a lot together and I'm glad we've stayed in touch. Hope to rebuild that friendship.

2. Jennifer Graves - spent a little time with her today. We both are so busy and it's been hard. I miss her - hope we can do more in 2009!

3. Janie Pollard - Janie is a new friend and a mentor. It was fun to have ice cream and catch up.