Happy Twenty Ten!

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Wow! I can't believe it is a new decade already. New Year's was a lot of fun for me. Got to see my sweetheart of a buddy, Charlie. I met him back in 2008 through his brother whom it didn't work out with. Funny how God shows you the people you should keep in your life and who you shouldn't. Charlie has been one of those surprise blessings in my life. He makes me smile and there is never a moment when I'm not laughing when I'm with him. We are so compatible in many ways and our relationship is friendship. He is one of those guys that the expression "He makes my heart sing" is so true. We both love music and we also write music. It will be nice to actually collaborate on some projects together. I actually wrote a song about him when I first met him. Yeah, I'm a big sap like that. But that's exactly what his friendship does to my soul. When you meet a person who can touch your soul, they stay there for a long time if not forever.

My new job at the Olive Garden is going well. I love it. Serving is a very noble profession and I respect the work that goes into my job. We have great managers where I work. They do their jobs in a way that makes ours so much easier. And they are GREAT under pressure. Last night was one of those nights. It seemed like every guest that came in, not just mine, wanted to modify their entrees and that makes it hard for the kitchen but we made it through and I applaud our General Manager, Ms. Shirley. She was calm, cool, and collected as she worked the window and on top of that we had a different manager from another store out front with us.

I started a civilian fitness bootcamp this week. We work out for an hour, outside and it has been COLD! But once we get moving it isn't so bad. I have about 40 more pounds to lose to be at my ideal weight. I also would like to tone and tighten some problem areas. I am so thankful to have this workout in my life. I still walk a 5k most days that I can. But walking alone isn't going to get me past this weight plateau. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress as I get up Monday thru Friday at 5AM to be outside by 5:30 to go at it.

I'm making plans to go back out to Colorado in March, to see Charlie. I also would like to take an extended vacation in order to do some major writing. I have so many ideas about book projects but if I don't start doing something about them, they'll never make it to print. I read a blog of mine from my myspace page about my mother and I was horrified for feeling that way. My first book should be a dedication to her. I love her very much and having her back in my life these past 7 to 8 months has enhanced my life. I think about how young she was when she had me and how amazing it is that I am actually a baby she truly wanted. Life for a teenage mother has to be so tough. I can't wait to start writing on some projects that WILL make it to print. I'll keep everyone posted on these as well.

Stay warm if you're where it is bitter cold. May God keep those who are without homes safe. I'm so thankful to have a warm bed to sleep in every night. Remember to pray for our troops too. And their families during their absence from home.