For the first time in my life, I went 'home' for the holidays. Usually, this would entail fighting major crowds, dealing with major flight delays, and popping major quantities of Tylenol for the major headache that ensued BUT my first holiday travel experience was a breeze (minus the first-time flyer who threw up on the rocky landing...poor kid). Both of my flights were on time and my luggage arrived in one piece!
Other than driving like an old lady when I got behind the wheel of my Jeep for the first time in 3 months, everything felt totally right. I got to see my family, most of my friends, and eat at all the spots I'd been missing. Saturday was Cale's 22nd birthday, so about half the neighborhood came by the house to watch the UFC fights. All of my picks lost, so thankfully I didn't put money on anyone.
But sitting on the plane now is bittersweet. It feels great to go back to my new home, see all my friends, and get back into my routine BUT at the same time, it's hard to fly away knowing it will be awhile before I'm home again. I have a wonderful family, and I will miss them. I guess this is how you feel when you 'grow up.'
On the bright side, New Years Eve is right around the corner! One of my best friends Claire is coming Tuesday to spend five days with me, and all of my friends here in NYC have friends coming as well. I have high hopes for 2009. Of course, I have lofty goals and so forth and so on...but instead of taking resolutions too seriously, I always remember to make some that are just a little LESS serious and therefore, easier to keep. For example, in 2009, when asked 'how are you?' or 'how are you doing?' in casual passing, instead of always saying 'fine, thank you', my resolution is to answer with complete and utter honestly, no matter how I'm feeling. If I am running late for work because my alarm failed to go off and someone asks me how I'm doing, I will answer "Not so hot. I'm probably getting fired today because A) I am running 2 hours late for work, B) I have two different color socks on because I dressed in the dark, C) I am starving because I didn't have time to pick up breakfast, and D) My hair resembles Tina Turner's.... BUT other than that, I'm doing fine, thank you." Adam already adopted this resolution before Christmas, and got an extra 10% off at Macy's for telling the sales lady EXACTLY how he felt (which was...completely OVER the whole Christmas shopping thing).
It works... His experience is proof enough for me.
So as this year comes to a close, and we have the opportunity to start anew, I wish you all a Happy New Year. And just remember, we've all come a long way. This time ten years ago (1999), we were all scared the world was going to end. Y2K! AGH!
Love you all and miss you much,
LAUREN
P.S. The picture is of our 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree. Who needs a $100+ organic NY Christmas tree, anyways?
P.S.S. I have posted all my new art pieces on my website www.laurenyarbrough.com (click on the 'Custom Work' tab on the left-hand side).
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