2008

Oh my oh my here we are. It kept occurring to me last night that I never really conceived of the fact that I would be living in the 2000's. It really seems kind of funny, doesn't it?
The turning over of a new year always comes as a sort of suprise to me. Like, '08? Really? It sounds so foreign. But 8 is one of my lucky numbers, so hopefully the year ahead will be better than the year behind. Especially since I'm starting the year completely broke. Like Sheila said, it's only up from here!

Another thing I find funny is that the majority of people begin a new year intoxicated, and then hungover. Not that I'm an exception. It's just that if it really is a major event, worthy of parties and declarations and resolutions, shouldn't we embrace it with a clear and healthy mind?
I'm sure I'm just putting way too much thought into it. Most people have NYD off, and it's an excuse to party, so why not? I don't know, it's just made me kinda depressed to see people drinking around the holidays. Family Values 08!

My one resolution: QUIT SMOKING.
First thoughts of the day:
1) How did I get here? When did Dick leave? How did I get into my pajamas?
2) "Ooh, I hope Maureen left her pretty dresses here so I can try them all on!"
3) Want Cigarette!

But once I let the urge pass, and the hangover kick in, I don't really feel like smoking. AND I don't feel at all crabby or weird! Maybe this will just be a nice clean break. I'm really excited to start saving money, and for my lungs to be nice and fresh in the spring! I'm going to be a speed machine!
I am scared of getting fat though. Oh well, I suppose it's all just self control, which is something I'm learning.

So maybe 2008 will be the year of self-control and determination.