It’s Been 4 Weeks…

…Since I had my little ‘procedures’, and I feel mostly back on top of things. I will be glad when I pass the six week mark, and can start exercising again. I can sorely tell when I go without, and am looking forward to getting back into my routine again. No need for resolutions on my part. It’s a way of living. I start to creak and ache without some activity. It’s a great motivator.

Back at work, too. There were a few more folks laid off, but have been told that is the last. We are a small group now. Really really small, and it causes wonder. The ‘grand plan’ was laid out in a meeting on Monday, symbolism of the new year and new beginnings not escaping. Time will tell. I want to be hopeful. It is difficult. It will be interesting to see where it all goes, wherever that is.

The holidays are past, and all is put away. Mostly. A few cards are still trickling in. And it seems every year, no matter hard diligent and thorough, I overlook something. A few nights, as I was saying good-bye to those who came to knit at my house, I noticed the jingle bells on the door handle. Well, OK, then! Guess that’s this year’s forgotten decoration!

Beginning with the longer-than-expected convalescence, the holidays took on a decidedly different personality this year. With Wonderful Guy’s help, the assistance of Eldest Daughter after her arrival, and the help of Youngest, all came together very well. And it was a good time. Having the kids around really make my holidays for me.

And just when we thought we were winding things up that last Sunday before getting back to the routine…there I was, shopping for a new computer. And now for a bag to tote it around in. I think it’s a laptop…I haven’t had it off my desk yet…

I was really hoping my new technology exploration this year was going to be a new SLR camera. Oh well.

I have sitting here on my desk the yarn, the fiber, and the cookbooks picked out for my anniversary contest. That will happen over the weekend. I hope.

This new computer is taking over. I spoke of the organization of the music goal. Part of that was to get all CDs onto the computer. So I have been ripping those old CDs. And ripping. And ripping some more. I now have only a few odds and ends left.

A new computer just begs some organization of old files. I actually had a file in ‘Documents’ labeled ‘XYZ Computers’ with files from 3 previous computers I felt I still needed. Tonight I deleted a Word document telling me how to restore a Windows 3.1 OS, among other such debris. So yeah, there’s that going on, too.

Fresh starts! I love 'em.