kim mcmillan

Great Expectations.

Period.

I had them. I always have them. Great intentions. I'm full of them.

Oh I wanted to write this marvelous post about all the wonderful things I did this year, all the amazing people I met.....but let's face it. I'm not organized. I can be organized at work, but not at home. I'm organized in my mind, but not in my actions. Period.

So.....instead, my hopes for 2012.

I want to appreciate all that I have:

all that I am....

all that I see,

in survival,

in loss,

in love,

 and in new life,

oh yes 2012...I can't wait. This is going to be it. This is going to be my year. Bring it on:)

In the meantime, I'm going to bring in the new year with champagne, awesome 80's music videos and the hope that shoulder pads will come back into fashion.

Happy New Year's Eve Everyone!

I wasn't kidding about the shoulder pads by the way;)

Guess who's baaaaaack?

Yes, it's everyone's favorite dog, Forrest.

He's back for a visit.

And guess who is not allowed to sit on the couch at home?                                     Oopsie.

And guess whose bed he's not allowed to sleep on at home?                                     Oopsie.

Oh Forrest, you bad bad boy:)

But c'mon, how can I resist that face. That face. That body...that

perrrrrr  son   allllll   i     ty.

I promise I'll make him behave in the new year.

I promise.

You don't think he's getting too comfortable around here do you?????   awwwwww How can I say no?!

sssssssssssssssssSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH whatever you do, don't tell his owner;)

 

 

In case you missed the Queen's Christmas Day message....

here she is...

on my window sill, where she waves to me every day through the brilliance of her solar powered purse.

She makes me feel important.

Happy Boxing Day Everyone.

If you stand a certain way,

the tree is straight.

I swear it was straight when I went to bed last night....

It's the lazy christmas tree this year...no ornaments, just balls. And my felted wool santa. I kind of like him on that crazy tall branch at the top...looks like he's coming in for a landing.

ok that's all for me...back to proofing photos and sneaking in a Christmas movie or two! Oh and driving everyone at work crazy;)

 

I thought it was funny

when I took this photo in Chicago five years ago.

 But let me just say....I'm not laughing now ;)

almost 30 years

of friendship.

Mo, Jill, Janice and me.

We don't see each other very often as we live in different places. But that really doesn't matter. It's unconditional. It's safe. It's crazy. It's funny. It's true love.

almost 30 years of it. 

Thankyou my friends.

xxxxxx

My favourite thing about Christmas....

It arrived in the mail last night. It was twice the size when it arrived. I am NOT exaggerating. I am NOT lying. I am NOT kidding. I consumed half of it, by myself, last night. 

True story.

I do not know why christmas fruit cake gets such a bad rap. Can anyone tell me?

If anyone has had a bad experience with it, they need to try Mary Carons'. It's beautiful. It's moist, it's delicious. And dare I say nutritious ;) That was my excuse when I had a piece for breakfast this morning.

It would not be Christmas without it, so a huge thankyou to Mary:)

Unfortunately it has NEVER lasted until Christmas, so if you're thinking you'd like to try a slice? Sorry, it will be long gone by then.

Long gone.

And besides, in keeping with my scrooge-like spirit: this is one thing I don't like to share;)

and that, Windsor Theatre, is a wrap.

                                                        -30-

Last one out, turn off the light....

and lock the door...

Waiting to hatch....

 and wondering what will come out of my round rock collection.

I'm hoping lots of pebbles so I can fill the hole at the end of our driveway:)

What do you think my chances are?