Is it Spring?

It feels like spring!  Don't worry I won't get too excited, I am fully aware that there is lots of winter yet to come, but today as we took a walk in the lovely sun it was hard not to think it was a different time of year.  The sidewalks are now mostly snow and ice free, many people are out taking their Christmas lights down.  You could see grass on many lawns that face the sun. 

Shelf at Mission Games

We walked around the neighborhood and took a detour to Mission games which is close by.  I have to say that this place is a nerd heaven.  Full of games, books, models and figurines.  It even had a group of people actively playing D&D in an adjacent room.  Of course while Chad was looking at the gaming books, I kept on showing him goofy games that might be fun for all of our guests, they all had colorful boxes with silly names.

Thor decides which nerd book he wants to look at.

Once we got home I too took down the Christmas lights.  If it was a typical winter I wouldn't bother until spring when it got a bit warmer, but it just seemed like a good window of opportunity given the temps.

I have to say I feel really hopeful for 2012.  I probably shouldn't after watching 2012 on TV yesterday.  Since I don't have an airplane to fly away in while the earth dissolves right under us, I probably should not be so hopeful.  But I am.  Lots of my friends have some great things happening in this coming year.  We don't have any big plans but it just feels like it could be a good year.  Having said that I guess it really depends on what is going on in your life as to the level of optimism one feels.   One of Chad's 22 year old cousins died suddenly from cancer last week.  His poor family must be in such shock that I don't think this will be a good year for them at all.  Probably the worst year of their lives.

So I guess what I am saying is make hay when the sun shines.  If you can enjoy all of the little things, then do it.  My plans are simple, focus mostly on health, mental well-being and financial stability.  In Liams blog I commented that I would read 3 books this year, but I am already on my second in a week, so I think that will be far surpassed.

I am going to focus a bit more on  "down time" and enjoy my friends and family a bit more.  So bring it on 2012...I'm good to go!