Seasons Greetings!
Oh how I miss Pacific Standard time where waking up at 6am is normal again. Some would say this is never normal! However, when you are used to waking up at 6am Eastern Standard time it becomes 9am on the west coast...and this is one gift to my circadian rhythm that I appreciate most!
It is good to be in California after being absent for a year! I have missed my friends & the family most of all! It is strange how quickly a year has flown by, yet how much has changed in that year. I returned to town and there are new babies everywhere, new houses, new relationships, new life adventures. It is truly a blessing how happy and healthy everyone is upon my return!
I am so grateful for this three week break! I don't think I've ever welcome a three week visit to Fresno like I have this one. I practically ran from my terminal to baggage claim and eagerly headed home to Kelso Ave. Christmas was awesine, plenty of food and many hardy laughs were shared with the clan of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that spent the day at my parents house.
I have only been home a week and have the pleasure of seeing most of the people nearest and dearest to my heart! We have partaken in game night, lunches, margaritas(!), and coffee. I couldn't ask for a better gift than the time I've been able to spend with everyone. Time truly is the best gift of all. I can attest to that after not having even a minute to spare in the last 365 days. Not that I haven't enjoyed those days as well! Don'e misunderstant me, I am extremely grateful to be doing what I have been doing for the past year, but things such as spare time and relaxation are things I appreciate more than ever!
It is time to get rejuvenated and pumped up for the coming year! I can't wait to see what 2009 brings my way!
