Happy New Year!

Time is a strange entity. My days seem to pass quickly, and yet, as I reflect that another year has passed, it seems like New Year's Day one year ago was so long ago. So much has happened. 

As I was riding in the car last night, enjoying a short ride through the neighborhood, I pondered the things I have done in the past on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. I have celebrated at Disney World, Disneyland, Busch Gardens and have gone to the Rose Bowl Parade. I have done so many things, and yet, here I am doing what has been a recent tradition--staying home and resting. 

I watched the New Year's celebration in Hong Kong on television yesterday morning. I celebrated many hours too early because I knew I most likely would not be awake when midnight came. Perhaps one day, I might be able to travel to Hong Kong and experience it in person. The fireworks were quite spectacular.

My mom asked me this morning if I stayed up to ring in the New Year. I laughed and said, "I was in bed at 9:30 and was fast asleep by 10:30 p.m." (Our neighbors usually set off fireworks starting at 11:45 p.m. I slept right through their annual celebration.)

I hope this year is a year of health and energy. There are a number of things on my things to do list--continue writing my book, working on YouTube videos and sorting out some medical issues. I also hope my parents have a year of good health.

May 2025 be your bet year yet! Happy New Year!