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This is it...2011...how crazy is that!! I remember writing an essay in third grade. We had to describe what it would be like in the year 2000. That was 11 years ago!! Holy crap!! Where does time go? And, no, we're not flying around in spaceships like the Jetsons which is what we all predicted in the year 2000.

Our year has began by adding a new member to our family. Rudy Girl, the puppy, has come to live with us. She's an all-American mutt. She looks like a border collie with short hair, but she has some beagle/hound mixed in. She fits none of the descriptions of any of those dog types. Her favorite thing to do is either sleep or just lay around. She's six months old and doing quite well. The closest thing to barking is the growling she did at a neighbor's dog and that wasn't even close to being vicious. :) All in all, she's sweet and it's fun to change things up around here a little bit.

But back to the new title...I'm serious about this change stuff. I haven't done my best the past few days, but today is a new day. I have been trying to drink more water and less pop and if I have pop, I drink diet. I'm trying to watch my portions...except at Hollyhock Hill on Thursday where I just could NOT resist extra mashed potatoes and gravy. And I'm trying to resist chocolate...ugh. I wish I were one of those unlucky people who are allergic to it. It would be sooooooo much easier to stay away.

I'm looking forward to going back to work on Monday. I'm hoping a routine will make everything a lot easier. I hope all of you have a great start to a new year. May you find yourself abundantly blessed in 2011!