OK, I know it January 5. I probably should be thinking about the new year. Yet I can’t help myself from remembering the lazy days of my Christmas vacation. From December 24 – January 3, my life was free from the corporate job. Of course it always takes a few days to really unwind. Then I’m in a relaxed state where I’m impressed with myself if I take a shower and leave the house. Good [...]

Today I spent the day with my niece at Hogle Zoo. It felt so good for so many reasons. I loved having the sun on my face, breathing fresh hair, and spending the day with my niece. Let me just say that 10 is such a good age. I wish it could last for every. More zoo pictures at Flickr.

As you might guess, I’m not thrilled about the color. A nice mauve from the ’80s. Regardless, I’ve decided to work with it. It fits in the room and our money can go to a million other home improvement/decorating needs. The list is endless. I figure as long as I stick to browns and beiges and avoid blue altogether, the room will look OK. Then the browns and beiges will transition to any other color [...]