" Remember-ies "

2008 is nearly history. Thursday, 2009 arrives in full regatta. It is that time of the year when the majority look back at the year's highlights and lowlights, things that inspired us and things that dampened our spirits. Me, I like to believe I'm a positive person, looking at the glass half full rather than half empty. It takes as much effort to smile as it does to frown! (probably use the same muscles, come to think of it) For me, 2008 has many moments, some "remember-ies", that brought a smile to my face. I remember
.....partying and singing our hearts out in Cotton's ski boat drydocked in his garage one late winter night, a night that we laughed so hard, we all cried!
.....Larry falling into the Lake, not once, not twice, but three times!
.....the greatest surprise ever on Mother's Day when I got Max, my new puppy!
.....the doctor's words: The cancer is gone.
.....the hilarious weekend battle of the racoons!
.....many nights gathered around the campfires, enjoying the company of friends and family.
.....my first three-day sleepover on Larry and Debra's luxurious houseboat in Arkansas.
.....the attraction of Willie Nelson's music for the local police!
.....the hottub parties listening to good music and pleasurable company!
.....the many weekend boating days on the Lake.

And the list could go on and on.... Our daily lives make remember-ies for later years, moments for us to enjoy when we are old and gray! 2009 comes with a clean slate; fill it to the fullest!