Spring weather! and I kinda like it! I've been able to go out for a run and keep my New Year's resolution (one of them, at least!). In the meantime the West Coast is getting pummeled by 26 days of straight rainfall. 3 more and they'll bust the record. Good Luck guys!
Heck, I even had the BBQ going the other night in celebration of the warm southwest breezes. Mmmmmmm BAR-BE-QUE.......But I'm sure the real winter weather will be sneaking in soon. And then we'll really get it and probably will see snow on the ground into April. YIIIIIKES! I wouldn't mind seeing a tad bit more of sunshine. It's depressing and hard to get out of bed in the morning when it's all dull and gloomy out there. But see some rays and WHAM, we are jumpin' out of bed and zip-zapping around!

It's snowing!!! I just love it when the soft, fluffy flakes fall so peacefully. It is so beautiful...definately one of my favourite things. Got to get out for a walk this afternoon. Well, got the beef stew simmering on the stove, some jazz playing and I have to say, I'm a happy camper. Later on, a glass of cab-sauv and an inspirational book. Nice way to spend a Saturday. The Leaf game is on tonight at 7 though, may have to tune in to the excitement then :) I should actually take off my old nail polish too...it's bugging me. I'm not normally a nail polish gal...but alas, the holidays! Have to do something a little special right? And sorry, but I do have to gripe about the holidays going by so quickly...so much hype and then in a few days, it's all over. I think all stores should be closed between Christmas and New Year. For heavens sake, there is LIFE besides shopping all the time!!!! Some pharmacies and convenience stores can stay open in case of emergencies, but otherwise, why not ENJOY and actually have time to RELAX over the holidays? Wishful thinking, I know...but it's nice to do.

Happy New Year! Every year seems to be going by faster and faster...or my memory is getting better and better as I recall exactly what I did the New Year and Christmas before!...then again, I could be behaving better and just not drinking and thus, forgetting as much! I still have to think about whether that's a good or bad thing :)
Well, this year is going to be a Year of Change. I have christened it to be the Year of Bean...the year of doing stuff for me and my happiness. Though I thought I had found the love of my life - sadly after almost 5 years, he no longer saw a future with me. I won't say it wasn't the hardest pill I ever had to swallow. Albeit, in a relationship, it takes two to make it work and overcome inevitable obstacles...if one person's heart is no longer in it, then there's not much that can be done. I find relationships to be extremely complicated these days. Though we are all supposedly communicating more than our parents did.....why is it that we are breaking up at record breaking levels? Is there such a thing as communicating too much? Maybe we communicate so much that we discuss not only present problems, but problems that could arise, that may have arisen....we drive ourselves crazy with worry about the "what ifs". And "what if" most likely will never happen. Anyways, I am determined to get into shape. I've been running every night this week and am eating less and healthier. I have been unhappy with my appearance for years. Though, I am attractive...I know I can do better. I need to do it for my spirit. I want to feel happier inside. I want to love myself - I've been told that that is key to getting someone to love you. I want to do things that I haven't done is some time. Write poetry, ski, enjoy the company of my girlfriends.....contact friends that I have lost touch with. Over the past few years I somehow lost myself along the way....I need to get the real Bean back. And I will!!!!! Looking forward to the all the wonderful things that I'm sure 2006 will bring. May it be a good one for you too :)