Self Evaluation without Condemnation

We all start each new year with resolutions to lose weight, save money, exercise more etc. Those who know me know that every year I make a point of making NO resolutions! This year I was flying home to TX from FL on 12/29 when my flight was delayed by bad weather. I watched those around me react and it was varied, some were visibly pissed off, some were calm, some just started making calls....it made me stop and think. I had spent my last hours in FL with my niece Bethany as she drove me the 90 miles to the airport and we had a nice chat. I must say it never ceases to amaze me what smart relatives I have. I'll not reveal the what of the conversation but just say it was our chat that has made me decide to be better to myself in 2010.
To that end I'm trying to be less critical about myself. It is true we are our own worse ememies so I'm trying to stop the cycle in my head. Yes, still working on those 'crazies' I spoke of last week. It's not rocket science but if I can smile more inside I figure I can smile more outside!

Pancakes and Pedicures!

Tuesday is my Saturday, or regular day off for all those out of my loop. Today I met Tara and Alei for our favorite meal at The Originial Pancake House then Alei and I went for pedicures. Then I took Scarlet (my car) for her annual physical (state inspection) at Acura. It was a great day that ended with a nice surprise, drinks and getting reacquainted with an old friend. Hmmmm not bad for a Tuesday!
Work is gearing back up with lots of fun events in the planning. First is Vision Fest in mid-January for which Laura Bush will be joining us to give out free eye exams to low-income kids. The idea is, give them clear vision, they'll do better in school and stay our of jail....it's our first of what we hope will be an annual event. Then in April I have Dallas Kids Read, formerly the Children's Book Fair and Literary Festival, then of course, we run right into Summer Reading! It seems like we just wrapped up last summer, doesn't it? As part of my annual performance review I was told to 'delegate more' so I'm working on that with all these big projects.
I'm reading Deepak Chopra's Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul right now in hopes that I can cure my 'crazies'! ;) It's been enlightening so far and I'll let you know if I the ah ha moment occurs anytime soon.