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January 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments


Shiny Happy People

Originally uploaded by s.o.f.t.

This has been a long Christmas break for me - winter virus followed by holiday - and I am finding it difficult to get into the swing of the New Year and work commitments.  It would be easy to be gloomy in this environment of economic downturn but I think I should be cheerful!  Pictures like this help, I think!

If we think we are shiny happy people, then perhaps we can be ;-)

I think that New Year’s resolutions are for ‘list’ people, but the rest of us might have vague but inspiring general aspirations.

I should definitely be doing the things I enjoy and am good at- knitting, gardening and cooking. On the work side, I shouldn’t neglect writing, in fact it’s a priority.  I also want to concentrate on where I can make a difference - a great goal for 2009.

In general, I’d like to try to enjoy the people I am with - family, friends, colleagues and students - then maybe they’ll enjoy being with me.

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Tags: Food · Fun · Gardens · Knitting

3 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Ed Webb // Jan 4, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    I hope ‘the people you are with’ includes those of us with whom you exist virtually. I certainly enjoy your company. I wish you a healthy, productive, and cheerful 2009!

  • 2 Frances // Jan 5, 2009 at 12:33 am

    I certainly include my virtual buddies - like you Ed- and intend to enjoy all my buddies in 2009. Thanks for your kind comments. Seen you on blip.fm - how about this? http://blip.fm/~1f2jp

  • 3 ChunkyBetty // Jan 7, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    You always make a difference ;)

    I am a list person but I simplified mine to “drink less and do more”

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