Happy New Year!

So, I haven't kept up much with my blog, but felt like it was important to look back today and do a recap of 2008.

After months of 'retirement' I began working again. While I would call what I'm currently doing a job rather than a career it is a wonderful change of pace. Low, low stress and WAY more money make it a great job.

While I was 'retired' I took a trip to Vegas with my friend Jerry Anne. It was my first time to see Cher ever! Probably the gayest thing I've ever done, but it was WONDERFUL! I have to say it was an experience to remember. That old woman looks GREAT and puts on a show like no other. She sang a song that I absolutely love that she's really never released and is not know for. It is "Walking in Memphis" and I'm convinced she was singing it especially for me as she doesn't sing it every set.

I took a trip down to NC for the first time with my friend Sandy. Her family has a house near Wilmington. That was so much fun and relaxing. Went to the bar that was one of the location 'Dawson's Creek' was filmed at so that was cool for me. Wilmington may be a place I'd want to live one day.

As far as traveling goes, I also took another cruise. Due to Hurricane Ike we were re-routed to exactly the same ports as last year (Cozumel and Progresso) but it was still fun! Progresso was my fav again this cruise.

Also, did the cabin trip again this year with Alex, Jill, Kris, Elizabeth, Buddy and our new friend Joe. It snowed while we were there! So, we got up one morning to see a beautiful view of a snow capped mountain.

What else? My house in The OC is nearly finished and I am very, very happy and thankful for the way it has turned out. Thanks to the help of a contractor and my friend, Rheda, it is absolutely beautiful. My mom and dad have been so supportive. I'm very blessed that everything has turned out the way it has with that situation and basically all of 2008.

Mom, Dad, Molly and Coco are each a part of my life. I have my friends which mean the world to me. I've come to realize coming out of some very bad spots in 2007 that those around you that you love and that you know love you are really the blessings you should hold on to even after they are gone. So, here's to 2008 and the important lesson that I've learned.

All my hopes for a wonderful and happy 2009!!!