New Year, New Start

Well 2010 definitely had it's ups and downs, but 2011 is a new year. I have a lot of plans and goals, not necessarily resolutions, but I have a few positive changes that I'd like to put in action.

As with every new year, I'm going to try to eat better and get in better shape. This year I want to run a 1/2 marathon. Eventually I would love to run a full one, but I'm not sure yet if I can accomplish that this year or not. So my main goal is the 1/2.

I'd also like to maintain a positive attitude toward life, in every aspect. I need to be more gracious and more thankful for all of the things that have worked out for me in this lifetime. It hasn't been perfect, but I have been very blessed. As much as I complain about being stressed to the max, I really need to step back and be more thankful that I have something like work to be stressed out about. There are so many who can't even find a job right now and here I am doing what I love with the best group of people I could imagine working with.

I'm going to try to stop being so selfish. I have a tendency to think that all of my free time should belong to ME and I should be able to do whatever I want whenever I want to do it. I need to make time for other people and enjoy the company of others, rather than spend all my time laying on the couch vegging out every free minute of the day.

2011 should be a good year. I'm looking forward to it and I'm going to make the most of it :)

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to all :)

Now I know I haven't been doing so great about updating this page with the happenings in my life. What can I say? Either I'm lazy or I haven't had anything too exciting to post about. But..It's Christmas, and I have to say that for the most part, this Christmas has been much better than last year. Things are looking up in so many ways ;) I have so much to be thankful for and so much to be happy about. I have amazing friends and family who I love more than anything in this world and I just want to tell them all THANK YOU for being so great. I have so many great memories of Christmases past and so many more to come. I get pretty emotional this time of year, when I think about how my Grandma and Grandpa Ziegler and my Aunt Linda aren't here, and Christmas Eve just isn't the same without them. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE LOVE LOVE spending Christmas Eve with my family, but I think we can all agree that Christmas Eve without Linda, Christmas Eve without Grandma's peach colored decorations on the Christmas tree, and Grandpa's huge smile (oh and let's not forget Ginny's puking in a stainless steel bowl) just isn't the same as it used to be .. But this year, my cousin Brad brought back a lot of Christmas memories with his awesome tribute to my Aunt Linda in the next generation of the Ziggy Girls cookbook and spending time with my mom this morning reminiscing over times with my Grandparents just made me realize how lucky I am to be a part of the Ziegler family and I just want to tell you all that I love you more than words can say. I know I never really talk about my feelings, but I want each and every one of you to know that I love you more than anything and Merry Christmas! I am excited to see what the future holds for all of us :)

Life's ups and downs

I've come to the realization that my life has definitely had its fair share of ups and downs. It's like one great big ECG reading. Only medical people would understand this, but right now I feel like I'm in the R wave (that's an up) so that's good :) Things are going well and I really can not complain.

The weather is lovely outside. I absolutely love the snow when I don't have to drive in it. I have tomorrow off work and we are getting pounded with beautiful white snow just in time for the holidays. I love it. Today has been the perfect day for laying on the couch with a nice warm blanket and enjoying a good book and watching some football.

The only downside at this point in time is that my treadmill has already quit working :( But I'll get over it. It won't be long until the weather warms up and the daylight lasts longer and I can just go back outside. Until then, I will just hibernate here in my house and maybe do a few workout dvds to keep myself occupied. If I really wanted to spend the money, I'd go buy myself a new treadmill, but I don't really want to spend the money, so I'll make do.

Overall, life is great. I have a good job. I have a nice house. I have a decent car. I have friends and family that I love. I have a big smile on my face these days. Life is good.

Sorry avid readers (all 1 or maybe 0 of you). I've been pretty busy for the past week. Work is as crazy as ever. We are very busy and it's not looking like it's going to get any slower. I'm still glad to have a job and very thankful to work where I do, but it definitely has it's moments and this whole week was a good example. I'm glad to be home relaxing with my bottle of wine at the end of a very long week :)

Things are still going well in my dating life too. Even though we haven't been on an "official" date yet, all is looking very positive :) I'm happy.

I have yet to start my Christmas shopping, so it looks like tomorrow will be the day. I'm not looking forward to braving the cold and fighting the crowds, but I have to get it done sometime. Wish me luck!

Good things come to those who wait .

Well, let's all keep our fingers crossed that I don't screw this up somehow. I've finally met a guy that I am actually interested in dating and things are looking good so far. We have been talking and hanging out a bit, and are planning to go out in a couple of weeks to dinner and a movie. For once I have met someone who has not suffocated me and acted like I needed to spend every waking moment with him and someone who has taken the time to get to know me and become my friend before asking me out. I know that whatever is meant to be will be, but I'm saying a little prayer that things work out this time. This is a good guy with a good heart who has a lot of things going for him and I don't want to do anything to screw it up. Only time will tell.