Working On My Redefined Life

Wow! What a busy few weeks it's been! With more to come! I'm so excited! No, nothing special is happening. I just feel rejuvenated. Revived. ALIVE!!!

My parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, February 3rd. I traveled to Dallas to co-host a party in their honor. But theirs wasn't the only event of the trip. I went to my first Bunco party. Twelve women, martinis, hors d'oeuvres, and lots and lots of talking! I even won Baby Bunco!

The next day we celebrated mom and dad's Golden anniversary with a party at Dee and Andy's. We surprised them with cousins, dad's older brother, friends from New Mexico, and more. It was a FUN party! I have to share that poor dad had a dental emergency that day (lost a crown and post) and had to spend 5 hours in a dentist chair before the party. He was such a trooper, though! And his toast to mom was beautiful and touching. Dee and I were crying so much poor Andy had to hand us the kleenex box.

Then Saturday was Andy's birthday. We had game night and pizza. We spent 5 hours playing Taboo and Scattergories! I haven't laughed that hard or that much in years!

On Sunday we went downtown to see the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit. Wow! It was something else!

And on Monday I flew back home. Needless to say, I am a bit tired. But it was so worth the lack of sleep!

And now? Now it is time to clean the corners and recesses of this life! There is so much I want to do, learn and accomplish. And I now realize no one can motivate me but myself. I have started my list, and I expect it to grow daily. But I have to start somewhere! And with the help of websites like www.Pinterest.com and others, I hope to transform my home and time into a work of art.

First the more mundane tasks. Clean out the closets, clean out the drawers, boxes and such that have been sitting around untouched for years. Have a garage sale! Make a few bucks. Shred all the old paperwork. Go through the filing cabinet. Paint the bathrooms. And so on.

And the fun things, too. Spending time with Gabriel, doing activities, and getting him ready for Valentine's Day.

I start tonight! My list has begun. And tomorrow the action begins. Wish me luck. And pray I stay motivated.

Woot! Woot!