Bring it on 2006!

I will probably be spending New Year's Eye watching SG1 in my underpants and that's OK by me. I have had some decent NYE's, a few spent romantically, a few spent with hangovers and a few spent well . . . watching SG1 in my underpants. I'm only into the old episodes. I heart Jack O'Neil.

I like the idea of a new year, new me. I've always been obsessed with transformation. I love reading diet books, even when I'm not on a diet. Just seeing people's testimonials is inspiring to me. Yes, I'm weired I know. I like to get organized and make lots of lists. I think this year my major NY resolution will be to watch less TV. TV is my downfall, I eat bad snacks in front of that damn glowing box. It sucks out so much of my time. So in 2006 less TV, more time for my artwork.

Actually, I want to take the time to think about some highlights from 2005:

*Meeting Henry Rollins and not being a complete goober in front of him
*Exhibited in three art shows
*Was really consistent with cooking healthy food and ate more veggies than ever
*Took trips to Seattle and two to Portland and had massive fun with my good pal Sarah
*Threw my Dad a fab 60th birthday party
*Became an Aunt for the second time around
*Become a Lovehammers groupie - I have no musical talent but I'm good at being a groupie
*Created some great memories with visitors who came to see me!
*Sold about seven paintings this year
*Started seeing a shrink, only to discover I'm really more normal than I think I am
*Turned 35 and had a wonderful birthday
*Gave up the idea of getting my teeth fixed, my smile might not be perfect but it has warmth
*Grew more as a person, went out of my way to do more favors, bake more cookies and just be a more intentionally good person overall

I don't know if 2006 will bring me clarity of mind, I have been contemplating moving for forever and frankly everyone is sick of hearing it. For a while I was definitely moving to L.A., then Seattle, now Portland has been my fixation. Now that I'm broke, I may just have to stay which is not entirely bad because at least in 2005 I made a few new friends. There is so much here that I still love. Speaking of love, I'm also done with pursuing love. I'm tired of Internet dating and dating in general. I am done with love. 2006 will be the year of the career for me. My plans are to get some decorative painting gigs, save and make more money, try tai chi for stress (Hee!), continue a healthy lifestyle 90% of the time (double hee!) and I also want to plan a trip to London.

So NYE I will cook some fine food, drink some great wine and seculantly enjoy some TV viewing for the last time for a while . . . I hope.