hello, 2006

I have to say, it's been a trying day of travel. However, 2006 appears to be my year of unflappable calm. I guess everyone's entitled to one.

It's so good to be home. Lots of little snags, but 11 hours later, here I am. Woke at 4am in Rochester NY. Both my parents took me to the airport. They're truly wonderful that way.

Where to begin? Had a quiet New Year's with my parents. Saw King Kong and went home for a midnight snack of popcorn and turkey sandwiches. It was nice. I have a stack of resolutions, but if I figure I don't write them down, then I'm not completely obligated. Besides, I've kindof boiled it down to a general rule of thumb: respect myself. That about covers the eating better, working out regularly, reading that stack of books by the door, and possibly prepare for a run at grad school. Oh phooey. I wrote it down.

New York has a couple good yarn stores. Came home with a bit of loot that I can spin up into a little giftie fun. Christmas ain't over yet!

Unpacking the gifts that folks gave me and feeling very appreciative. How nice that people go through the time and trouble to choose things I like. New pans. Martini glasses. A 5GB pocket drive, a knitting calendar. "I'm knitalicous!"

Try spelling that without looking.

Happy New Year to everyone!