Start of a New Year

I've been very busy lately, getting ready for classes and for the Yost family Christmas this weekend. We put it off because most of us were out of state for the holiday. I have been shopping after Christmas sales all week trying to get ready, and I have a bunch of goodies to snack on ready to take tomorrow with us to Mama Yost's for the day.

My first day back teaching classes was yesterday. My students are great this semester, I am really looking forward to working with them.

I had a great time over the holiday. I visited my family at Mom's in Oklahoma, where I saw my Grandpa, brother, and sister-in-law. I also saw Mom's nice new house, and did a ton of shopping. I got Mario Galaxy for the Wii (which I took with me to visit) and my brother and I dominated it until I had to come home. I have since beaten MUCH more of the game, and gained the ability for Mario to fly yesterday.

New Year's was also a lot of fun. John and I went to Gibbon, MN to hang out with my friend Michele and her husband Michael. We went to the local (tiny) bowling alley and bowled until midnight. They had a nice buffet at the alley and wine as the ball dropped. None of us are stellar bowlers, so although none of us got really high scores, a good time was had by all.

I went through my closet last week and sorted out all kinds of clothes that I either don't fit into anymore or don't wear. I had done this before, a few years ago, but didn't manage to take the clothes from that venture anywhere. I ended up taking 6 bags of clothes and a half bag of shoes to donate, and my room is no longer overflowing with clothes... it actually seems manageable.

I'm sure a lot more has happened, but I can't think of it all right now, and I have a bunch of things left to do before tomorrow. I hope everyone is well!