Brainshambles

I’m sure I will be writing a similar reflective post after the New Year, but I really feel like today marked the close of holiday madness and the beginning of a fresh start. Today was my last day at Rainbow Veterinary Clinic. I could write for days about the lessons I learned working there, I could tell you crazy stories you’d never believe, I could make you laugh and make you cry. But instead, I guess the best way to sum it all up is to say that Rainbow Vet Clinic gave me 5.5 years of truly AWESOME experience. I left today with minimal tears and a quick hug from the boss lady. Almost as if I’m just going on vacation…as if I’ll be back next week. It feels good to be sent off by a group of people who I know are rooting for me, who have given me invaluable resources to succeed in my next position. Speaking of that next position…I now have one week to purchase a new wardrobe and get psyched. I am nervous but excited and truly looking forward to overcoming obstacles and pressing forward. I am ready to hit the ground running in 2010. Confidence and positive thinking are my two focal points for this coming year.

My Christmas was really busy and I ate myself into oblivion. For someone who generally eats very well, I overdid it to the point of making myself physically ill. My poor little body has been shocked. Once all of this leftover cake is gone…I swear. Back to all whole grains, fruits and veggies and lean protein. I promise.

I hope everyone got what they wanted for Christmas. I received more than I could have ever asked for this year…some of the highlights:

-Engagement ring (As if that alone wouldn’t be enough!)
-Victoria’s Secret Sweatsuit
-A Snuggie, yes…really
-Macy’s gift card for new work clothes
-TWO gift cards to my hair salon (convenient, as I have an appt. next week)
-Handmade quilt
-Clothes, gloves, scarf, etc.
-Money
-Custom Hunt Coat (for my Horse Showing–all you non-equestrians)
-Steam cleaner (you know you’re getting old when you ask for these sorts of things)

And there were many more great gifts, great dinners, great desserts and the always interesting family interactions. I am so thankful for my decent health, amazing fiance (who has shown me true dedication and love over these past few hectic weeks), happy animals and warm home. I do believe it’s time for bed now. But as mentioned previously, I am off for an entire week starting today so I do hope to update a little more. On Monday my mother and I are going fabric shopping for my wedding dress, then there will be lots of random cleaning, shopping, reading, and hopefully a little art making before my new job starts on January 4th.

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