While I am a big fan of New Year’s as a holiday*, I have never looked forward to having a new year before. I’ve never found anything particularly magical (except for the fireworks) about the turning of the calendar. January 1st is just another day. I have the same baggage, the same relationships, the same talents, the same faults as the day before. I am not at all troubled by that. Good and bad things happen to individuals in every year. Good and bad things happen in the world in every year. Sometimes a year seems to be more weighted toward one end of the spectrum than the other, but it’s still just stuff to live through. I pick up, go on and keep things in perspective**. If I’m lucky, I’ll be a better person for the all of the experiences.
But. Well. I don’t know. This year I feel differently. I am a little ashamed to admit it and am slightly worried that I am setting myself up for something, but I am looking forward to a new year. I have always been fond of the number 7.
Everyone have a fantastic evening and I’ll see you tomorrow! Happy New Year!
*Fireworks AND mandatory greens?! It’s the perfect holiday!
**Except when I don’t. Sometimes I am just mad for a while.
I love New Years Day. I can do without the fireworks, but give me “greens and beans” and i’m a happy camper 🙂 Wishing you the best in the year 2007!
There’s nothing wrong with looking forward to the start of a new year. But you’re right, it doesn’t really change much of anything.
Happy New Year, nevertheless. 🙂
Happy New Year, Emily!
Your post was the one I have tried to write ALL day! So long 200sucks and hello 2007.
Happy New Year to all at Yarn Miracle, we love y’all! Lots!
Yes, 7 is a great number. The very day you got me! Heehee! Happy New Year, meme.
7 has always been my lucky number – so I am hoping for a banner year. I’m setting the intention to live a year full of joy. (we’ll see how I do!) hah!
May this be a year of abundant blessings for you and your family.
Oh yum, greens and beans! Sorry, I just read that up there…I am finally ready to talk bags again, Emily. That is, if you still want one. I’ll send you a pic of a style I like (and already know how to make, which always helps) to see if it suits you and your big honkin’ STR yarn cakes. =)
Happy New Year!! I look forward to seeing more of the counterpanes! I now know where I had seen it before- my Mother had knit a tiny doll size quilt out of a very similar pattern- I saw it when I was home for Christmas.
Happy News about the number 7! I know what you refer to as I was in your shoes about 19 years ago and all turned out well. It will for you too!! Hugs and prayers…
You’re too cool to let 2006 get to you.
2007 WILL ROCK–I hereby declare it official.
Go to my blog, I tagged you.
Happy New Year to the casa de Gweezlebur and it;s feline inhabitants and their human minions.
Happy new year! 🙂
Happy New Year, may it be a great one for you.