Happy New Year!
I hope that you enjoyed some much-needed time off and that you, like the ancient Roman god Janus, have one face reflecting on the past while the other remains hopeful for all to come in the future. I hope that you are reading this post with a tall glass of Merlot in hand, a captain and coke by your side (always my drink of choice), or that leftover eggnog you were keeping from your crazy aunt. And I’m not encouraging you all to get vershnockered while reading my blog (especially since it’s barely 10am here); just sayin’ that I hope you are merry in whatever you’re doing.
I haven’t posted since before Christmas but the break was a necessary one. Also I haven’t stopped by your blogs though I plan to make my rounds shortly. I only worked three days last week but they were jam-packed and annoying (you know, work) BUT exciting all the same because I attended three Phish shows at MSG. Thursday marked my 50th Phish show and the first time I ever had floor seats at that venue. It was also the first Phish show I have ever attended with a boyfriend. Bryan and I had a great time (well, I don’t mean to speak for him… but I saw him shake his money maker a few times) and I had the chance to introduce him to some coworkers and old friends and experience with him what has been so sacred and special to me over the years.
Christmas seems like it was ages ago already. Santa was good to me this year and helped me pay off some bills (sure sign I’m getting old: when holiday money is immediately allocated to bigger, more pressing financial concerns). I went on one of the most anxiety-inducing trips to Rockefeller Center with my parents Christmas Day (they thought this would be the perfect day for a visit. Unfortunately every tourist in Manhattan also had the same idea).
Bryan and I met up later that evening to catch up after a hectic weekend and exchange gifts. After much internet researching, hair pulling, and nagging of friends/coworkers/and soccer fanatics, I was happy to find a Netherlands soccer jersey in orange for him (only to discover that he has about 30 others at home. Whomp). There was another part of my gift to him, but I’d like to keep some things to myself (it was a sentimental token more than anything). He surprised me with a Kindle Fire, and though at first I had no idea what it was or what it was capable of doing, it’s become my latest obsession. It’s the first thing to greet me in the morning and it comes to bed with me at night. It’s also made my life a heck of a lot easier, since I’m able to type out my posts on something other than the world’s smallest phone keyboard.
This was also the first New Year’s in the history of ever where I was perfectly content to stay in and have a relaxing evening curled up on the couch (and to be honest, after Phish I was happy for the recovery period). I knew there was another Phish show going on and that there were thousands of revelers in Times Square and the bars in town were crowded and that many of my friends were out and about… but all I wanted was to snuggle, watch the ball drop, and greet the new year with someone who has added much joy to my life in such a short period of time. Like Janus, I am turning one face on the past but I remain strongly fixated on a hopeful future. I have many lofty goals for this year, including new career aspirations, goals for my writing, and a strong desire to maintain balance in all things… and I have finally found someone who encourages me every step of the way. So yes. 2012 is looking very good so far.
I hope you all had a very happy and healthy. What did you do to ring in the New Year?
This was actually another new year the midnight passed me by as I was caught up playing Skyrim….then I took an arrow to the knee….again.
Yay for a Kindle Fire!! Although, um, sweetie…have you been typing your blog posts on your phone?? Because that sounds just miserable. If I can’t blog on my laptop then it just doesn’t get written. Don’t ya worry about commenting because I know you’re reading and you are busy! But I have switched back over to Magnolias & Mimosas and am there permanently now.
50 Phish concerts! I was just wondering…is each one different?
We joined friends for a dinner celebration at home. It was perfect.
I’m with Allyson, I’m shocked you’ve been typing on your phone! I think I’ve done that once. Ever.
So glad you had such a fantastic sounding New Years! 2012 is going to bring you great things (hopefully including a visit from ME)
You’re right, I really should have read this while drinking. And I’m not talking about the bottle of Deer Park Water off to my right. I could really go for some Merlot right about now. And I’m not quite sure what a Phish is but I think I’m too old for it.
I think you should have a wonderful year too. So with you, that’s two votes for “YES”!
Happy New Year, Friend.
2012 is looking fine indeed.
So happy for you, you are a wonderful person who deserves to feel cherished and treasured.
Happy New Year, dear one. Here’s to peace, love, joy.
I have never tried a Kindle, but it sounds cool. I’m glad you had a good holiday season, and got a good bloggy break in. We need those sometimes!
I’m sure he loved the jersey. I’m so glad you had a good New Year!
Every one of your posts makes me so happy for you. So glad you have found such love and happiness and thrilled that we connected in 2011, looking forward to more in 2012.
Sounds like a perfectly delightful holiday season! Wishing that the energy that moves and sustains you now only triples in 2012. May the feeling of bliss follow you to forever my darling! xo
yes, you can get wavy hair even if your hair has Botticellian curls…it takes work, but it can be done!
This was the first new year’s even in 5 that we went out and it was . . . a bit of a let down honestly. I’m doing what you did this year NEXT year!
Happy New Year! So glad you had a lovely eve of, spent just the way you want.
We had a quiet night in – the toddler was in bed by 8.30, I was asleep by 11 and missed all the fireworks!
May 2012 be fabulous.
I also stayed in this year, and it was awesome!
Happy New Year!
your 2012 is going to be the best!! I love how encouraging he is – everyone needs a good dose of encouragement. Looking forward to hearing about your career goals.
Enjoy those Phish concerts to the max before you get old like me and naps are the best part of the day
Sounds like you had a nice holiday!
A kindle fire is an awesome present! YAY!
Have a great weekend!
This? Sounds absolutely perfect!
I’m thinking 2012 is looking pretty good, isn’t it?
xo
I can’t believe I am just reading this. I’ve been on another planet. So glad to hear that your new year’s was lovely. I had the chillest new year that I can recall having in a while. worked, made dinner for a friend with b., and hung out watching a harry potter parody and playing board games with a few friends. Lovely and small. I am trying to keep things sane this year. I have some career goals that I would like to get ironed out but otherwise, I am just so glad 2011 is over. I was really lucky to have such wonderful peeps in my corner, like you, and I can’t wait for all the goodness to unfold this year.