Miracles do happen

Apparently my laptop is a fan of 2010 and merely wanted a nice long rest at the end of 2009. For no reason, and having done nothing to correct any problem, my supposedly dead laptop started tonight as if there had never been a problem.

I don't know how long this will last, but at least it gave me a chance to get completely backed up. If I should suddenly find myself computer-less again I don't have to worry about losing anything. However, I don't trust my laptop anymore and will continue to look for a new computer. It's about time for a different laptop anyway.

Today Mom got in a serious cleaning and rearranging fit. The main change happened in our front room. She and I cleared a lot of floor space and, with Justin's aid, Justin and Carrie's old TV was put back in service. The idea is the room now has enough space to comfortably work out in by following videos on the TV. A second TV with a DVD/VHS player is also simply a good thing as it allows Mom or I to enjoy videos even if Justin or Carrie are using their setup. Yayy for options!

The job continues to go well. I worked a lot of hours in December; both because of the seasonal shopping and because of some staffing shortages as people came down sick or went on vacation. This past week I went over 40 hours for the first time since I started the job. As a part-timer I'm guessing there will be a bit of an issue with my next paycheck, but the extra hours could not be helped. I certainly don't mind the hours and, more specifically, the paycheck that results from work.

Our Christmas and New Year's celebrations were nice, albeit small and quiet. Thank you everyone for the cards and letters and seasonal wishes. There are a few of you who have yet to receive my Christmas letter... I promise the last of my cards and letters will go out this week. Think of it as an extension to the season and the fun.

That's about all there is to report. Life is pretty mundane right now... get up, get ready, start the car and let it warm up forever, bundle up really well, go to work, work, sit in the parking lot while the car warms up, come home, dink around, go to bed, sleep, get up and do it all again. Woo!

Much love to you all!

~g