...especially when it is a hershey's kiss (or 1/2 a bag full)! since ralph was working, those were my kisses at midnight. i can't remember the last time i had a hershey kiss. considering all the indulgences i allowed myself during the past 2 weeks or so, it's amazing that these were the first of the kiss variety.

i am not sad or depressed though. i don't have any regrets at all. overall, i feel great about what i have done for my health in 2007 and i look forward to continued success in 2008. I may have gained a bit during the holidays, but the horse is waiting for me and I am getting right back up. my goals are not lofty. i don't care how much i lose. i just want to keep moving in the right direction.

speaking of moving, i just ordered the qvc today's special value (nothing like shopping on new year's eve). it's a set of 5 leslie sansone walking dvds and it includes a stretch band. i have several of her dvds and love these work outs so i am motivated to get back into a good work out regimen! i highly recommend her programs so if you read this on 1/1/08 check out qvc.com for this deal.

i have decided not to pursue the sales career. it's just not for me and i know it. i would be wasting everyone's time, including my own. however, i will put an all out effort into finding a great job during the next few months.

i am also thinking about moving my blog to a more public site and see if i can earn an income. i have been reading about people who are making a steady income just from their blogs. it's all in the ads you place on the blog. thanks to all your kind words about my blog, i think i might have a shot. i don't expect to make a living, but any income stream would be nice. i will keep you all posted...

we had a small dinner party on saturday night (about 17 people) and it was great fun. most of the guys moved to the den to watch the foodball game at 8:00 pm. the rest of us continued to laugh and drink together in a very festive mood. i love to laugh, can you tell? anyway, i did all the cooking but hired a waiter to handle the kitchen for me. even though it was a small group, i didn't want to be stuck in the kitchen cooking, serving and cleaning. i wanted to have a good time and be with my friends. it was an added expense, but worth every penny. by the time he left the kitchen was 90% cleaned, the buffet was cleared and the leftovers safely stored in the fridge.

life is good and i am thankful for so much. i look forward to a happy and healthy new year with all of you.

peace....