Just a few days away

I love thinking about starting a year - a new year to make resolutions, to break resolutions, to get the things done you wanted to this past year - It is a new start - a new year.

At work, the preparations are under way for the big party. Yes, I have a big part in that. We are expecting approximately 1400+ people to attend our dinner. At first we wanted only 800 of our top customers and the response this year is overwhelming. Getting the suites ready and inspecting them take a lot of time, then there are the limos and dinner reservation - and shows. The theme this is year is "Celebrate around the World" the room will be decorated in a blue wash and the buffet lines are all themed for a world fare feast. There will be huge globes hanging from the ceiling and an ice bar - with specialty drinks and the center pieces are amazing. This will be a very trendy event for this property - the demographics are much older - so I hope our customers think this is a great event.

New Years Eve in Las Vegas is getting bigger and bigger each year, it is a wonderful experience, unless you are working it. The people are crazy - they close down the entire strip and it is wall to wall people.

I am so looking forward to another new start, I plan on making a few resolutions over the next couple of days - I have been thinking about this for awhile. Maybe it will be to try something new or something that I have not yet completed or failed to keep this last year.

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Any day that I do not have to go to work is a blessing.

I must have been a very good girl this year as I received lots of nice gifts, audio book, bath and body goodies, pj's, bath robe and a few gift cards (my family knows how picky I am - good job!)

Santa brought Nolan Criss Cross, pj's, puzzles, books, dragons. Matt's big gift was a table saw (I cannot wait to see what he will make). Rich was also a good boy his big gift was an ipod.

Apple must have been busy today - could not get the new software downloaded until a few minutes ago. The message board was full of complaints - it is working now, thank goodness.

I feel horrible, my lil bro's first Christmas without his family. He spent yesterday with his beautiful daughters. Just a little sad for him - divorces stink.

My sister - where do I start, I sent her family Christmas gifts - just a thank you would do - but she does not even give some common courtesy of a phone call. Very disappointing, I do not expect for her to buy gifts for my boys, but I would just like her to once say THANK YOU! Karma - it always catches you!

It was so great to spend time with my family today - I hope everyone took a moment to enjoy this great day.

Did you get what you want for Christmas?

Birthday Wishes

My Aunt's email: Hi Deborah; Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you. I hope you have a great day. Love you, Aunt Betty

Ginger's email: happy happy birthday!ginger

A call from my little Bro - he is the best brother (oh, he is my only).

Molli stopped by with a great birthday gift - thanks Ms. Molli - love ya.

Matt gave me a gift first thing this morning.

My husband is letting me enjoy a spa package (my favorite - The Spa at Lakeside).

Thanks everyone! But I cannot forget to wish Ms G (Gianna) happy 3rd b-day!

I usually really dislike my birthday - but a really good friends recently told "it is a celebration of your life - you have made it this far so this one day is your special day - celebrate and have fun!"

For the first time in many years I did not mind my birthday this year - it was nice.

Unexpected Expenses

We have all had them - just in time for the holidays and your washer breaks and is in need of repairs. Do you call a repair guy or just get another washer?

It seems that I am on the 3 year plan with washers or dryers. The last washer I bought was a whirlpool with a ceramic basin (no belts - all motor driven) to cut down on the number of washers I seem to go through. (I know what you are thinking - stuff it too full, maybe the hubby does, but at least he helps with the wash) So we decided to call a repair guy this time - did we luck out! He is the sweetest (old) guy ever - his name is George, he had to go get another part so I am waiting for his return.