Rambling Through

I visited my acupuncturist last Saturday and she, basically, cleared up my cold. Now, I know better than to claim that acupuncture is a "miracle", although it has seemed that way at times. I have found that it helps minimize the duration of illnesses and strengthens my immune system. Today the cold has made it's way to the chest, which means it will (if the pattern holds true) leave me soon.
It's always a good reminder to me-plenty of sleep, avoid excessive amounts of sugar (I'm detoxing today-detox was supposed to start yesterday, but I gave in to some so-so sugar cookies), exercise, and patience with self.

This is a complete jump in topic...I have been wondering, as I have in the past, where my life mate and I would be if we hadn't purchased a home when we did. Would I still be working the job I have? Would I have completed the massage program at school? Would we still reside in our current geographic location? Would I have nurtured my creative side more? During times of financial struggle, I have blamed our mortgage on my lack of creative energy. Being Stuck. Worrying about the dollar amount. As I put that in words in front of my face I realize that it might create added stress, but it's always ME who allows these obstacles.
Still...sometimes I wish we just didn't have the responsibility, that we could get out of a lease and move somewhere else.
Then I remember how I really love where I'm at. Why do I think about moving????

Family

I picked up my cousin from the train station last night at 10:30, then dropped her off at my aunt's house. The whole event took about an hour, and that's the longest I have ever talked to her before. She's 19, I'm 27. Her family grew up in another state, her mom is my dad's sister and my god mother. We, her mother and I, have never been really close either, in my opinion. I wonder if she ever thought so??
It was nice to talk to my cousin, she has grown up, I've grown up, and I realize the importance in maintaining those relationships. I certainly feel I've dropped the ball on a lot of familial relationships in the past few years, even friendships. Not purposely, of course, it's just that more and more time shoves itself in between visits, phone calls, and, I never thought it possible, emails.
I get to see most of my dad's family tomorrow at our Xmas gathering. It will be fun. Lots of people, noise, and food. I need them right now.

Skimpy List Mode

I used to wonder how bloggers could let days, weeks, months go by...

Things Going On:
-the plumber is starting work on our basement Monday morning. This will get the ball rolling on our Finish Basement Project. We will use the rest of our home equity to do this work, as well as buy a toilet, sink, shower, and some framing materials.
-My sister is still pregnant, still sick most days, but she's still making it.
-Work is busy. Busy. Busy. Busy.
-My co-workers are frowning at me (refer to above) for being online.
-I already have 12 clients booked for January!
-I need to buy High School Musical 2 for my niece. This is the ONLY gift I am buying from a place other than the co-op or second hand store. I am happy about this.
-I am wearing a skirt today, with tall, black boots. I feel cute, maybe even hot.

That is all for today.