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It's been Awhile

Hello there! I realized that I hadn't written in awhile, because I was taking a long time reading the last book and I got really busy with Christmas and the New Year! Now I thought I would write and post about what has happened in my life lately.

Well Christmas came and went in a blur, I got some really great presents like a new printer, tv, sewing machine, pajamas, and gift cards. It was great to have two days off for Christmas Eve and Christmas, and I really loved being able to see all of my family!

Then the new year came and we spent our time with my parents playing the new playstation move sports game that my husband got for Christmas. It was a great time, and I really cherish spending so much time with my parents lately, since I don't see them as often as I would like to. The best part of this new year was that I got the promotion at work that I had been applying and then interviewing for! I am excited to be starting a new job at work, and also getting a raise. It feels great to have accomplished something after all this time. I just cannot believe that it is already January and also 2011!! I'm hoping this year was as great as last year, and I am trying to steer clear of resolutions since they are doomed from the beginning.

So I ask you, "How was your Christmas or Hanukkah or Holiday?" "How did your New Year start?" "What are you looking forward to, or not looking forward to?"

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