It's the day before Christmas and I sit just thinking. I am not sure what I think about more, the past or the future.
The past Christmases flood my head. How fast time flies and all the good memories I had of Christmas as a kid. I remember waiting in our bedrooms until dad had coffee and mom had the polaroid camera. The excitement was more than I could bare. I never forgot entering the living room frantically looking for that special gift from Santa and the overflowing stockings on the mantel. The one thing I remember most is the burning of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls because we forgot they were in the oven. it happened every year and we would laugh every time. You'd think we would have bought mom a timer for Christmas.The future Christmases come to mind as to how my excitement has shifted now that I am older. The days before Christmas seem to be the most exciting. Helping people this year gives me greater joy than I could have imagined. Watching others be excited and happy and knowing that you had a part in it. I now think how can I do even more for people in the coming years. The possibilities are endless.
The big day comes so fast and seems to end so abruptly that you almost have to fight to not be sad moments after the last package has been ripped open.
1. Merchandise: Do I want more hats. Do I want different shirts. How can i market them better and should I give away most of them as prizes.
2. Cooking Show: How can I cook dishes that are more related to the times of the year. Do I do a picnic food summer series where it's everything from cold fried chicken to potato salad. How about doing another Romantic Dinner for Valentines.
3. Health: how can I stay motivated to walk, do a sport, stay active. Do I start playing tennis with Jack jr. Should Tammy and I start bowling again. How about just walking while listening to audiobooks.
4. Eating Better: I need to continue researching foods and eating habits. I can't wait until February so I can see my cholesterol results from abstaining from all meat but poultry and fish. Should I abstain from starch for 4 months and see how that affects me?
5. Family: I should implement Sunday dinners. Every Sunday night the family sits at the table (not TV trays) and eats a traditional dinner with no music or TV in the background. We just share stories and enjoy each other's company.
6. Outdoors: Should I commit to a gardening video series and seriously do a garden. Do I just do a bunch of tomato plants to start? some cucumbers? maybe lettuce?7. Others: Do I start working closer with a food facility in feeding the hungry?
These are just a few things that get me excited about the new year and keeps me going. It keeps the January blues away. Think about learning how to do stuff off of Youtube videos. Think about
learning a new language. Make a goal or two and try something new. That is what keeps life exciting.
So what are your thoughts this day before Christmas? What does 2014 have in store for you?
