New Year comes with a lot of new resolution. One of mine is to stop this blog for awhile. My life is becoming more like a routine and the main idea that was to help me lose weight was lost during the process.

It is sad but after 2 years I have the same weight (with some downs and highs) but I will keep trying. I of course got extra pounds in this Holiday Season and I will need extra effort and determination to lose weight. But I will keep trying.. never give up even though looks like impossible to reach.

I will have an intense, interesting year at work, with nice challenges. Jan will finally start his business plan. It is our couple’s challenge of 2012. My parents are coming for one month in February, and I can’t wait to have them here. We will try to go to Brazil in July, and who knows have a nice New Year in some warm and completely new place – maybe Australia!

More resolutions for 2012:

- talk to my friends more often, specially the ones in Brazil

- re-learn Spanish

- create my English version of Portal do Amor

- join a volunteer activity – I hope at AFTD – the association for my father disease

and have tons of good moments and a lot of positive thinking.

I am grateful for my friends that followed me here these 2 years:

- my mom – who will keep knowing everything since we talk almost every day

- my sis – that never had a lot of time to read, but sometimes would come here to see how I am doing

- Re – so much support from distance – thank you! Miss you and hope we can catch up soon via Skype

- Luisa – one of the most loyal readers and an amazing friend. We will keep in touch in facebook, bb messenger and emails….

- Dani – my cousin – I know you were getting addicted to that.. but I will keep sending some updates …

- Sarah – what to say? Always knowing my life from here… and always there for me!

I wish an amazing 2012 for all of us! Full of health, love, hapiness and great moments with our special ones!

I will always be here for you!

Carol

we woke up late as usual, and until everyone got ready was already 2pm. We went to Philly to show his family around. Of course the first stop was a Philly Cheese steak – Jim Steak – the first one we went and much better than the most traditional ones.

we drove around and they really liked the city… later was time for some grocery and exchange presents… and finally a movie session! Entre Nos – beautiful real story movie.

Xmas weekend was great. A lot of  food and family moments. Dinner last night was amazing: ham, potatoes, salad, peas etc. Before dinner we went to the church, a beautiful service in a Methodist church close to home. I got awesome presents : kindle fire, sonicare (electronic toothbrush), spanish classes, champagne glasses, spa gift card etc. Really great!

I missed a lot my parents, but was comforting to know they were having a great time with my sister. I had a lot of wine, and was pretty “happy” by the end of the night. I even slept before saying goodnight.

Today was basically about being home: I just went out to go to the gym! (today and yesterday). We had a good brunch at home, cleaned the presents mess, watched a movie (Unknown), played games (specially me in my kindle fire), talked to family, made dinner (bolognese pasta)… Tomorrow will be probably a tourist day! Cant wait!

I woke up and went to work. For the first time I was able to park close to the entrance, and it was almost 9am. When I got to the mkt area everythign was dar,. Since the lights goes on with sensors, I was the person putting some light in this area. And a couple of times during the morning the light would go off.. and the dark would take place.

only one other ABM was there. So it was not so lonely, though I just stayed until noon. I got a second award, a recognition for my work. That is really special and I was very happy.

I came home in time for my lunch and my husband and sis in law breakfast. I worked more in the afternoon while they went out for grocery and pick my mother in law up in the airport.

Later I made a chocken strognoff that everybody liked a lot, and we watched some TV and had a great wine.

…This week does not look like pre holiday… it is unbeliveable. so busy .. but I loved any second.. the xmas spirit around the company, everybody happy… exchanging cards and small smiles.. so good. I really enjoyed. Tomorrow it is going to be empty there and I will go just for the morning..

I ate something with a lot of garlic and since yesterday I smell like a “Corean” in my husband’s word. Actually I cannot stand my own smell.. how such a small thing can make me so bad..

My sis in law and her partner arrived today.. we went in a bar for food and some beers.. and then came back home for some laughs and gaming. Great day.

Now laying down and get ready for Friday!

THat is my whole post! I am so glad you have an amazing day with people that cares for you!

Love you and wish I would be there!!

what a day! packed, so busy.. my to do list increase 2 items per minute… It really does not look like xmas is in  4 days. I am going to bed now, because tomorrow will be super busy again..

Jan and I went out to buy xmas gift and at the end we bought 2 presents and 1 gift card at the stores.. the rest ONLINE. it is cheaper, easier… and nowadays it is so fast….

Tomorrow is my mother Bday… one more that I miss.. But I am already thinking about you!!

I was sad today… the reason is not important here, but mom thank you for listening to me… I don’t know what I would be without you in my life. I love you so much, and I wish i could be there with you…it was great feeling that the distance does not reduce the intensity of our relationship.

after a busy day at work, at 5h45pm I left the work to go buy wine and dinner … in two different stores since in PA regular groceries can’t sell alcohol. We were receiving a friend’s couple in our home at 7h30 I didn’t have any idea of what to serve them… so, I decided to go and buy ready pasta and sauce. It was good… I made my strawberry with vanilla ice cream dessert and we had some wine. i almost canceled the dinner, because I was tired and wishing my bed.. I am glad I didn’t cancel. It was a fun, great night. all the time we are with this couple we don’t feel the time … and we always have fun!

They just came back from a trip to BRazil (Rio, Salvador and Praia do Forte – my honeymoon destination). they loved it!

I went to the gym

We just came back from center city… after a great dinner with awesome place in a fabulous restaurant – Dandelion. It was fun, delicious and we had a great time. Today was a calm day – work in the morning, xmas holiday lunch with the whole Tylenol team and later some exams in a hospital. No, it is not serious, just some check ups. weird how I feel in a 3rd world country when I go to clinics and hospitals here, specially compared to the ones that I go in Brazil. more…