another New Year already?

For some reason this year really, really, zipped by.

I'm starting to at least think about New Year's resolutions.

So far, the one resolution that I was able to keep this year was staying away from donuts and junk food.

As far as trying not to swear -that one is impossible to keep.

I still run everyday and workout in cell block #9. I was hoping to join a kick boxing class and found that the only classes available were at night.

Maybe this year, I'll find classes during the day. I had signed up for four different art classes this year and three of them were cancelled. I can't say I didn't try to pursue self improvement. I just had some road blocks. I also battled some serious mystery illnesses that left me in the hospital a couple times this year.

I am trying to just mellow out and to be calmer. I have way too many days that I have major fights in my head. I've got to stop that. In the long run it doesn't matter . I can't change how people feel and treat me. I can only change how I react to those people.

I am hoping that we will have a mild winter. Last year was a killer and it basically crushed my dog walking business. (Yes, last winter snow/ice/blizzards/freezing relentless rain crippled me more than one way.ugh....) I now am re-focusing on bird care. I am getting a few more bird customers. This is working out so much better with my life-style.

One of my pet birds (Smitty)passed away this year and at the same time, we added a new bird, a baby pigeon, to the flock. I learned quite a bit about pigeons and how different they are than parrots.

Speaking of parrots, I made it down to Bonaire this year to see and write about the "wild parrots of Bonaire" (I am just waiting and hoping my article gets published!)

I am trying to work on just being patient and shutting my mouth when it come to my parents. They have a lot on their plate right now especially with my father with his Parkingson disease and my mother having to deal with him. Instead of opening my mouth making what I think are great suggestions I have to keep my mouth shut and just listen.

Instead of criticizing people and finding fault with stupid shit I will focus on the good things and give compliments. It doesn't cost anything, so why not?

I will focus on the things that I am thankful for and to not lose sight of that because it could be over in a split second.

Happy New Year!