Happy New Year!

So another year has come and gone. It's hard to believe that another year is starting. I hope everybody had fun celebrating the new year. Unlike other years where my family would go to Jackpot to celebrate the new year we all did separate things. One of my sister's and one of my brother's went to Las Vegas. They met up with my brother in law's family. I feel for the children because they would have to stay in the hotel for some time because there is only so much they can do. My other sister spent the new year with her boyfriend and his children. My mom and my stepfather were at home taking care of my brother J's little girl. He left her and his dog with my mom. I stayed home alone with my cats. This actually reminded me of the times when I would come over to visit my mom and me and my younger brothers would watch TV and wait for the new year. Those were the days. I enjoyed them because they were simple. There was no need to be at a party around a lot of people and get all dressed up. All you really need is your family. I also enjoyed it because I had the whole house to my self. There were no kids running around. I love my nieces but you do need some peace and quiet once in a while. This is yet another reason why I don't have children and never will. It also reminded me of the years that I lived by myself. I sure do miss it.

This year I really don't have any resolutions just goals. My resolutions for last year were to lose weight, blog more, and keep a journal. I succeeded in 1 of the 3 resolutions. I lost weight but didn't blog more and somewhat had a journal. I just get busy with other things that when I finish those I just want to veg out and do absolutely nothing. So I get lazy and don't blog or write. This year I hope to keep the weight off, get my own place, and get a dog. I think I already have enough cats. I can't help it; I want to rescue them all. I could never imagine my self giving up my cats. They will never abandon you when you need them, they know when your sad and need them, they will comfort you, they will always love you and never leave you. How could I live without them.

Which brings me to some sad news. My niece's dog was killed last week. He went outside and got run over. He was the best dog ever. He would always sleep with me like a human. He was the most mellow and friendly dog I have ever met. That was just his nature. I know Cesar Milan says that dog's behave the way they do due to their owners, but the Jack was different. No matter how crazy the kids got or how much the cats bugged him he was still mellow. He would put the cats in their place when they went to far but for the most part he didn't mind. He was such a great dog. There will never be another dog like him.

This year sure has brought a lot of changes. My sister, C, was going to move to Twin Falls but she didn't in the end. She is still here in Hailey. She has finally left her ex husband and got a new boyfriend. He is a lot better than her ex-husband even though he does have 3 kids. They are just like the Brady bunch, except for the fact that he has 1 girl and 2 boys as oppose to 3 boys. See my sister has 3 girls.

Another person has been dragged from LA to Hailey, ID. My brother in law's brother moved up here with his wife and stepchild. How does my family manage to drag people away from LA. Don't know but they sure have been successful.

All of my younger brothers have left the nest and have gone to a university. My mom and my stepfather finally have the house to themselves. At first it was hard for my brothers to adjust but they are getting through things. I keep telling them that it just takes time but they still miss home. I know how it is I have been through it. I am so proud of the twins because they made it on the Dean's list. Let me tell you this is no easy thing especially in the schools they are in and considering how home sick they have been. I knew they would do well, but the Dean's list! Now that is amazing. They are still trying to figure out their majors but they will eventually. They know they want something to do with math but not quite sure what.

As I mentioned before I got a new cat and a newer car. I traded in my jeep for one with 4 wheel drive. I can't believe I am going to make car payments again. It felt so good to have my car paid off and now I have to do it again all because I couldn't drive my other car during the winter. This year has not been as bad as it was last year. It has snowed but not that much. Apparently this year is a typical snow year. Last year was unusual. It's just my luck that the year I am trying to adjust to a new place there are abnormal things happening.

I have finally managed to adjust to this place. There are still things that I need to adjust to but things are better. The math department is starting to mingle more with each other. But the closeness I had with the math department in Santa Ana is not happening here. I miss them a lot. We are getting closer but it's not the same. I am even trying to learn to Cross country ski. I bought my own pair of skies. I also want to learn to snowboard but I don't have my own equipment. Though I have learned that cross country skiing is cheaper than snow boarding and down hill skiing. I have also just learned to crochet. I have crochet a hat for my mom and now I am crocheting a scarf.