Louis & Ella: Together Again

I was never planning to be the person who posts dozens of pictures on my blog, but I got a new critter today & he is so cute & he & Ella are so cute together that I can't resist.

As you'll see, so far they get along famously. There has not been one solitary growl. Not even a half-growl (although there was a little scatting - ha!). Even when drinking water together from the same bowl. Awwwww ...

And they've already claimed their relaxation spots in the backyard. Ella curls up in a chair & Louis lays on top of the table under my patio.

Indulge me ... and of course click on the little pictures to see BIG pictures.

Resolution Revolution

I usually enjoy a good New Year's resolution or two. It is always fun to think about what you'd like to do (or not do) in a new year and then lay that out for the whole world to see.

I'm not doing anything diet/health-related this year though. In resolutions, I mean. They haven't worked in the past & basically I need to be focused on healthy living on a daily, monthly, weekly, yearly basis anyway instead of just once a year.

I have thought of a couple of resolutions though.

I want to make or create one thing a month. Something artsy-craftsy maybe. Possibly cook a new meal or dish. Just twelve things throughout the year that I made from scratch. I'll keep you updated on my progress.

I also want to take more pictures in 2009. I am not a good photographer at all. I have the shakiest damn hands this side of the Mississippi. And I just don't know what makes a good photo. So anyway, I just thought I'd spend the year practicing. So when I see something interesting or weird or beautiful or crazy, I'll take a picture. Maybe then by the end of '09 I'll be good enough to warrant asking for a new digital camera for Christmas.

To start off, here are a couple of pictures I took of this evening's sky.

What's Around the Bend?

Happy New Year to all my peeps!

I'm trying to slowly work my way back into blogging after basically quitting for the last part of 2008. I want to get back to it & haven't forgotten any of my ongoing initiatives -- weight loss progress, top albums, etc. I'll pick them all up eventually.

I can't believe another year is upon us. As far as weight, health, diet, I go into this new year without a specific plan. I'm fine with that. I've had specific plans out the wazoo in years past & it hasn't done much good.

Generally, my plan is to get some sort of consistent exercise on a weekly basis and try to eat a low-fat diet. I'm about to start reading this book, which I hope will provide some inspiration, although it certainly goes above & beyond anything I'm attempting to do at this time.

Who knows what will happen in '09, but there's no reason to think it won't be good!