Hip Hip Horray for a New Year!

Here we are at the end an old year. I am ready so ready to shed the last 364 days like a snake skin and get on with a new skin! The other day, someone asked me to tell them what I usually do on New Years. I was about to say, "I usually do nothing." But then I stopped myself.

The truth is that many  years, I do not plan a special event. No matter, something life-changing usually happens and usually has nothing do with my conscience efforts.

A big memorable New Years was the year I begged my OBGYN to call me after midnight while I was hosting a huge party. I knew I was pregnant, but I needed to hear it.  Yes, the bunny died and the party was a smash up success!

A few years later,  during New Years week, I quit drinking. I didn't make a resolution to quit on that special day. It just happened that way. And thankfully I've stayed sober for decades!!!

My weight was bothering me the next year. So it happened that after coming up with countless excuses,  I finally joined Weight Watchers and lost that pesky 21 pounds.

I received a marriage proposal on New Year's during the loudest, craziest party I've ever attended (this time it was not my party).   Yes, I did accept.

Plans for tonight include a simple, but enjoyable evening with family and friends. And that's just fine by me. Once again without consciously thinking about the time of year, it just so happens that I am starting 2012 as the proud business owner of  "Darling and Daughters Mercantile" where I will sell upcycled clothing, originally-designed and vintage clothing as well as collectible items.

In my next posting I will talk about the word "upcycle" and various other topics that may or may not pop into my head.