Thoughts for The New Year

There are people who use this time of year to make New Years Resolutions. I'm am going to do something a little different. My Achievements this year have been as follows... I am still married. :-)... I know that sounds a little weird but it is an Achievement due to the troubles me and the hubby had the year previous. The end of 2011 and 2012 were not ideal for us. We have since pushed through the extremes of our hard times and are working towards "better" everyday....... I'm still alive... Meaning I did not kill myself this year. Not saying I didn't think about it a few times. I know it's a bit depressing but I have pushed through it... so far. I still have suicidal thoughts every now and then. Not to worry. I'm not planning anything and I hope to not to again. However I know my own signs and will reach out for help if I need to so no worries........ I have a roof over my head... If you have read previous blog posts of mine you know that I was homeless for a good chunk of time in 2012. It may not be a castle or a house or even an apartment, but, it works for us. It's warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and perfect for us as far as I'm concerned. Some may think it's not good enough, I say it's better than good enough!........ I have food in my kitchen... For a "Phat" girl like me that is HUGE!!! I need food and I have it. I don't have to go beg for it either which is a wonderful thing!....... I have met some great friends this year!... I hope that those friendships last a long time........ I got to see my brother and sister this year!.. which hasn't happened in a long time and it was so good to see them!....... I got a job... I work for a good company, work with good people, and I genuinely like my job........... I have had a really great year! I only hope 2014 is half as good as this one!

Arbitrary Pet Peeve

When people who are waiting to cross the street at a crosswalk and they KEEP PUSHING THE DAMN BUTTON!!! Beep-beep Beep-beep Beep-beep Beep-beep. I just want to shout at them, "STOP IT!!! it won't make the light change any faster!!! ARGH!!!" *eye roll and huge exasperated sigh* But I keep my mouth shut, because even though it drives me crazy, they won't care and will probably keep pushing it anyway.