Here we are at the beginning of another calendar year. Just another trip around the sun. Nothing particular about this year. Christmas is officially over. We put the decorations in the garage except for the front porch garland. That will come down today. Christmas eve and day were nearly an overload for me. Should have faced it with more cheerful spirit but I got pretty wound down and found it hard to keep my sense of humor. I didn't lose it with family. It seemed that everyone was worn out with all the rushing about and irritation but I remained patient with all of them. I did lose my patience with my co-workers. Perhaps I can mend that when I go back Monday. I got an early start with my nutrition the day after Christmas, but today begins the official push to lose that 25 lbs I gained. I also have a strong goal for 2012 of running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington. By March 7th I'll know whether or not I am able to do it. Then I'll have to get registered. Who knows if we can both, Joe and I, get in. At any rate, I've been enjoying the trail runs. Then I also have a plan to ride the A1A down to Miami. The Sherrill's want us to come to Tennessee, and there's always the Quilter's Retreat. Good chances for riding in the coming year.