merry christmas to all

Got me a haircut yesterday. This is the shortest my hair has been in 18 years. Once again I didn't get specifically what I asked for as the girl took off so much hair in back that I don't resemble a girl unless you look at me from the front. It's okay though, I still love it and in a month my hair will be at the length I wanted, not the length the "stylist" thought would look better on me, I never asked her opinion anyway. Chad has tomorrow off. That's a huge first (followed only by the first thanksgiving we finally got to spend together in, again, 5 or 6 years. I think he's only had one other xmas day off in our 7 years together. I finally get to stay home and enjoy a xmas rather than going to other people's home for my yearly pity invite. I love the invites but it will be nice to have a holiday at home with the one person I really want to spend it with. I'm also celebrating my huge weight loss. I'm down a total 33 pounds from where I was 5 months ago. so at the end of this year I'm reflecting on all my changes. 12 months ago I was the same person I had been for 27 years. It's been a pretty good year. I'm definetly going thru some changes for the better. I am not sure what my new years resolution will be and I still have 7 days to figure it out but I know my resolution from this year didn't make it. Remember, it was to stay or get fat(ter). I'm looking back on 2006 with a smile and on to 2007 with health and happiness and wish all of you the very same. Especially Adam and Jennifer who are struggling with some health issues right now. You guys are in my thoughts and I know things will get better. To my very cherished friend Jackie and her husband Lincoln and their boys, thanks so much for bringing so much to my life this year. To my best friend Karin and her husband Christian and their soon to be daughter Cara, so much love to you guys and I can't wait to be an aunt (at least thru friendship if not by blood.) To Chad's dad Rex and step-mom Rita, thanks for all the love and making me feel like I belong to your family. It means so much. To my super best buddy Ramin who refuses to read my blog on the terms that he could just pick up the phone and talk to me, and his mom Farzi whom I look upon as my own mother, love you both so very much. To Amy and her husband Ryan, nothing but the best for you both as you enjoy your first xmas and new year together as a married couple. To my friend Kristian who came to my rescue and kept my spirits up thru a hard time this year and makes me laugh everyday even though we don't see eachother more than once a month, thanks for being you. To my newest friend Corina who I instantly bonded with and who's got my back no matter what, you are too awesome. Finally, to my very dear love Chad. I love you so much homey! Did I ever tell you you're my hero? I gotta go before Bette Midler starts playing in the background. All my love to you all. 2007 here we come. Here's a little something from me to all of you. enjoy.