Hippy New Z

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Yes folks, we've again been hit with deep, icy crystals. Long Johns n scarves are now wardrobe requirements, do not get caught outside without them!
I had to shovel n grit my teeth to get to work on the Rockin' Eve, n missed the whole party... (but got to work in one piece, at least)
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I heard on the news they even cancelled the Beantown Midnight fireworks due to the gusty winds. The cold alone usually doesn't slow the city folks down a bit-
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TG I got the Day off- even tho it's freezin'...
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I haven't made any resolutions. It's the anniversary in 2003 of the date I quit smoking. I'm happy not to be controlled by nicotine, n plan to stay a non-smoker for the rest of my life. Before that, I'd quit coffee, which I think was more difficult. Since then, I quit soda drinking. Now I only drink tea, herbal tea, purified water (boiled), n 100% fruit juice without any added high fructose corn syrup.
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Last year I'd hoped to not work holidays again, but that was tossed out in favor of survival this season. Holidays are difficult for me, because I get too sentimental for those I miss. If I can't be with my family I'd rather be home alone than at work, where well-meaning people prod me about my sad mood the whole shift. It doesn't help, just aggrivates me, n I get more depressed.
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I'd love to ditch my night job altogether, n just hang out doing art projects all day. Until funds allow it tho- it's not a practical choice. It's hard explaining it to folks who are actually happy to be there working (I'm not).
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Christmas card updates are still being worked on. It's slow because I write actual letters in the cards. I'll be happy if they get done by the end of the month. My illness did me in on timing for that project.
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It'd make me happy to successfully finish the half-done paintings waiting on my easle. Sometimes I have to start all over again to get a good one.
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A photo project for some one has been procrastinated to death also, which I'd like to have the money n time to wrap up on this year.
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So there you have it, stuff I'd like to get done, not resolutions.
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Today tho, New Year's Day, which is after dark n into night already, I will attempt to relax. I'm still a bit chest-congested n feel sluggish, so not yet healed enough to feel good. But I am maintaining myself, n that is enough for me today. The turkey leg bones will make some soup to go with bread.
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I'll get off the feet, read, watch a movie, try not to get into any major projects until my next Day Off. It's difficult for me to let myself off the hook of "what I should do today." I think it's more important to try to kick this bug out, tho. Quality work is tough to produce in the mood I've been sporting lately. Physically n emotionally, I've been under the weather, which makes me less than Sub-Z !
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Here's to a better Day, n a much better 2009!