Searching for something...

I have found that one way to prevent slipping into depression is to always have something fun to look forward to. I don't have that right now. My new car payment has kicked in, which has definitely dampened my spirits. I am enjoying the car though, no problems in this snow at all. All of our vehicles have been licensed and registered (no cheap accomplishment). I am so grateful for that. But what to look forward to? I would love to have lots of friends over often to drink wine and talk. Alas, I am not comfortable because my house is so small. What to do? I don't have money to travel, and I do want to take Anna to Disney World soon. I don't want to talk about dieting. Ugh! Very depressing.

I would look forward to Valentine's Day, but George and I don't really fall into the Hallmark trap with that kind of stuff. So, I'm searching. What to do that is affordable?? And fun?

I want to have a "Crazy Love" small group, but no takers. Maybe I should trick my sisters into doing it with me. It will be hard for the back biting crapola to take over when we are talking about love for the Lord!

We'll see what 2010 brings... I can't wait to see.

I love Christmas!

We had a potluck at work today. Our building is so large that we had different stations in different areas, and a decorating competition between offices. My group of offices did not win, but we had an honorable mention! Our decor was... "the day after Christmas". We had old wrapping paper, boxes, bows, tinsel, tissue, and presents thrown around the room. Very fun. It is also fun when you spend your free time making food for a potluck, and everyone loves your food so you don't have to bring it home. I love that. I made to Acuff family recipes- italian beef and blueberry jello with cream cheese topping. Yummy. And people fought over it.

I am glad it is the weekend. Four more presents to buy and I am done. And three of those are gift cards for teenagers.

Good news- paid property and sales taxes. We are now driving legally in the vehicles and have tags for new one.

Now I am on the hunt for a tortilla soup recipe.... yummy.