Because it’s Friday, I want to be happy. Here are a couple things that make me smile.

Never gets old

It’s opening day. Here’s hoping for a three-peat!!

If you follow me on Twitter (@mrsandmister) you know that a close friend passed away today from cancer. He was only 54. To some of you I know that seems old. But it’s not. It’s just getting started. His kids are almost grown–the youngest is a senior in college. This is when he and his wife should be planning fun trips, to Europe, Alaska, wherever. They should be looking forward to grandchildren. They should be in their prime–taking pride in the wonderful children they’ve raised. Instead? We will pay our respects to a great man this weekend. And comfort his wife and children. And each other.

Hug your loved ones. Do things with them. Don’t wait until someday.

It might never come.

• I cannot believe it’s already February. 7 months until BIG BIRTHDAY MONTH.
• My sister gave birth to my sweet baby nephew last month. I held him when he was 55 minutes old. He’s exactly 32 days old today. My heart is wrapped around his little finger. Eternally.
• In 2012, I’m letting go of past regrets and forging ahead. The past is the past. The present shapes my future.
• Last weekend I got a pedicure with some great friends. I was asked when I was going to have kids. Saying that I’m not having kids? Felt right. I’m content with our decision. At peace. It’s right for us.
• This weekend we are travelling to see some friends of mine from my past. They are special people. The type that you can not talk to for years, and when you see each other, you pick up like no time has been lost. This trip is important, as it involves my friends husband dying from cancer. I.HATE.CANCER.
• I had my appraisal at my full time job yesterday. It went as expected. I have “lots of room” for improvement.
• My girlfriends and I are heading to the beach in 5 weeks. I CANNOT WAIT. I love the beach house, and I can’t wait to take them to my favorite places.
• I’m so thankful for the friends that blogging and twitter have both brought me.
• Oh–why I’ve been so tired??? A B-12 deficiency. Plus I need to exercise.
• So, I’m going to do the Warrior Dash in May. I better get busy training!!

So–what’s new with y’all? Any big Valentine’s Day plans??

Yeah.

That’s how I feel lately.

I’m tired.

I have no energy.

I used to be a morning person.

Now I struggle to get up in the morning

I hate my job.

Yadda.

Yadda.

YADDA.

BUT.

I have so many blessings.

My husband. A truly amazing man.

My family–which grew by one sweet little nephew this month.

My friends. Always there for me.

From the outside?

Life is good.

And yet…

I feel so…

BLAH.

Blah enough to make a dr appointment.

I don’t know what’s wrong with me.

But I’m ready to find out the answers.

And make it better.

Oh 2011.

How I cannot wait to see the end of you. You have been the least fun year in recent memory.

No, you didn’t bring infertility or infidelity.

But you brought the cancer.

And the jobless-ness. Still.

And the loss of friendships.

A demotion.

The news of friends marriages ending.

Friends infertility woes.

2011, you pretty much brought nothing good to the table.

2012–you listen here.

You.Will.Be.Better.

Because I said so.

Because I can’t do this anymore.

Because this is a significant birthday year for me, and I am determined to have a good year.

I have plans.

I will not write a post like this next year.

I.WILL.NOT.

I’ve already started on some of those plans.

So, 2012, I hope you are ready to deliver.

Because I have huge expectations.

And annoying songs!!

Merry Merry Merry!

PS–Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my last post. I’m doing better, and getting stronger every day. Much love to you all!

The courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

This is going to be a hard journey. But so so necessary. Will you help me and pray for me?

Today my heart is full. Full of sorrow for innocent child victims. Full of disbelief that adults did nothing. Full of bewilderment that people are defending these actions. And full of joy for my friend who beat infertility and is having THREE babies. May every adult in their lives protect them and not let them down.

What’s your take on the Penn State scandal?

Here’s a recap of recent events in my life…

• Football games. Duh. The Gamecocks are 7-1 with a big game at Arkansas this weekend. GO COCKS!!
• Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The Mister and I both had birthdays in September and our 7th anniversary in October.
• Reuniting with old friends at football games. SO.FUN.
• Staring a new part time job. That I L.O.V.E.
• Going to the beach with my parents. Relaxing. Walking on the beach. Visiting a battleship. Eating great food.
• Being sick. Stupid lungs need to get healthy!
• Enjoying fall TV. Hello–Revenge? LOVE!

Does this post mean I’m back in the game of blogging? Maybe? We’ll see how it goes. I do miss it, but I feel like sometimes what I want to say is not interesting. I’m much better at the 140 character dealio.