So, 2010 went by in a complete blur. I met some goals, missed the mark on others. I finished quite a few projects, but started many more. I read some books, listened to others, and wish I'd read a few more. Some health issues showed up, others were resolved, and I'm starting this New Year feeling better than the one before. We welcomed a new fur baby to our family, and discovered he's well named (if you go by the British use of the word bogey) as he's one giant, furry bundle of slime. That's okay -- we still love him. Jay started attending public school, after being homeschooled his entire life, and is thriving in every way; I miss him.
We went to see Tron: Legacy at Jay's request. It was okay. I thought it had some serious pacing issues, making it boring at times, and the dialog left a lot to be desired, but the special effects were cool. I need one of those light planes! For me though, the most memorable part was trying to remember what other movie we'd recently seen one of the actors in. It turns out we'd seen Michael Sheen in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, which has become one of the most replayed movies on t.v., and which we were watching because my dh didn't remember watching earlier, because he'd fallen asleep shortly after it started. Yeah, it's that good.
Last night, for the first time ever, we set off fireworks. Before this year's election cycle, they had been illegal here. They seemed a lot more spectacular when I was younger, but Jay really enjoyed them, so that's all good. Gypsy kept trying to enjoy them, too; she was completely fearless and we had to shut her in the house so she wouldn't burn herself. Bogey, on the other had, reacted as most dogs do, by running away and into the house as fast as his legs would carry him. Fun times! We didn't stay up to greet the New Year, though as we had an early tee time.
So this morning found us headed to the golf course in 30ºF weather, bundled up against the cold and expecting frost delays. There were delays, but not too bad, because the sun decided to put in an appearance today instead of hiding behind the clouds. It even made 40ºF feel warm, until the wind started blowing. Still, at least we've finally had a taste of winter.
My golf game today started out good, fell to merely okay, and disintegrated into terrible by the end. One of these days I'll actually manage to keep it together enough to break 100. I'm the only one in my family that has yet to do it, and I have to admit, I'm getting a bit frustrated with myself. Ah, well. There's always tomorrow.
So other than golfing, I've been doing a fair bit of knitting. I did managed to get the Christmas present done and shipped off in time, and they LOVE it! It's so much fun to make stuff for people who appreciate and will use it. I wrapped up another KP project, I've just got some finishing details on another gift (felted bag), and am 1/2 through my Lady Magdalene shawl. Too bad I still have at least a half dozen projects in the works that have been, and are being, sadly neglected. Maybe they'll be finished in time for next year's New Year's Day post.
And I've been playing with the Nook (it's the 3G + Wi-Fi) I got for Christmas. I don't think it will ever completely replace the paper versions for me, but I really do like it, and am very glad I got it. Oh, and e ink is Incredible!
I also headed out to see my sister today to deliver her Christmas present. It's a learning "laptop", and she was Very Pleased Indeed to get it. I have a feeling there will be lots of learning going on for her. As I was leaving her place, I noticed her neighbor's house, and had to stop and take a photo. Every square inch of their yard was completely covered with Christmas lights and decorations.
As usual, I'm not making any resolutions for the coming year. No goal or plans either. I do hope this year won't pass by quite as quickly, though.
Happy New Year!
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