It's 11:03 pm on December 31, 2011. Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and SAFE New Year. Remember folks, it's Amateur Night, so watch out for EVERYONE.
This past year has had a lot of twists and turns, but I suppose we say that every year. We started the year in Highland and I was working in Highland Mills which sounds like it should be close. It isn't. 45 minute drive each way. I made the drive every day in a car that had no heat, but I had a job, so I was happy.
An opportunity came up in March to work closer to home, so I started working at the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center in Hyde Park. I don't plan on ever leaving. It's so rare to find a job that you love. I've gotten very lucky.
In September we were faced with the fact that our landlord only looked out for herself. She informed us that we should look for a new place, basically giving us 33 days to find a new home. We lucked out again and found a place in Hyde Park within a week. It has been the best move possible. I'm finally back home. Hyde Park may have issues, but it's not like Highland, where if you have a bowel movement the entire town discusses what you had for dinner. I have never seen a more gossip filled town in my life. Good riddance Highland.
So, we start 2012 in Hyde Park, and as much as I said last year at this time that I don't do "resolutions", I have some things I need to work on. Mostly, me. I have lost touch with a lot of friends over the years, and as I get older, I realize that friendships, especially good ones, are worth keeping up on. I also have to change some things about me. My weight has gotten out of control, so I'm going to be working on my diet. I want to lose at least 25 pounds, so goodbye enjoyable food and hello to tons of water and smarter food choices. No more beer. Perhaps a Jack and Coke every once a month, but beer is gone. After my champagne toast tonight, eliminating all those empty carbs.
I also swear too much. I always tell the kids that resorting to swearing means you can't think of anything intelligent to say. Time to practice what I preach.
In closing, I want to thank everyone who reads this. I will do better writing this year. Be well everyone.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Hello everyone! I can't believe it has been since July since I've written anything, but I've been really busy with a few things. That would explain the title of this entry.
After nearly 6 years in Highland, we have "come home". We moved back into Hyde Park in October. It's so nice to be back in the town I grew up in. Without going into detail, let's just say the town of Highland and the Winters family grew apart. It wasn't even a "it's not you, it's me" thing. It was definitely you Highland. You are a town that has no concept of keeping people's personal business as, you know, PERSONAL. Other than Emily missing her teacher, there really isn't much I'll miss about you.
My kids were so cool about this. We had to use the money we had set aside for our Christmas Disney trip to move. Janel and I were heartbroken about it, but the kids basically said "so we go next year". My kids are awesome.
Switching schools can be a pain, but Hyde Park was very good about it. The cool thing is Wyatt will eventually play hockey for FDR, like I did 25 years ago.
It's so nice being closer to my family. It seems like old times, especially now that my kids and my brother and sister's kids are in the same district.
You can go home again. Next entry will be a little more from my mind and not just an update. Plus, I now have an app so I can do this on my phone, so it'll be easier that way too!
Until then, I can hear the strains of the "Welcome Back, Kotter" theme in my head. Hey that gives me an idea for the next entry....
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