Monday, January 24, 2009

I am feeling a bit better.  I picked up my car today. 

I puchased it around Thanksgiving, haven't seen it since a week before Christmas and am still trying to get the dealership to take some responsibility for the nearly $3000 in engine repair that they said was fine.  I should have known better--they also lied about the brakes (another $300.)    

Spirited is closed for January--unfortunately another case of being too trusting. "Should have known better' again comes to mind.

I'm anxious to let go of 2008, but I have been facing the repercussions of several decisions for many weeks, which sort of wears on you.  I've been worried about making new decisions and setting my direction for the coming year ("once bitten, twice shy.")   What if I make the same mistakes?  What did I learn from 2008's?  What about the things that were beyond my control?  I can't dwell here.  I guess that's life.  

Sometimes it takes me awhile to shake myself and remember that whatever you concentrate on and put your energy into is the direction and situation in which you put yourself.   My head is finally coming together, as are new ideas and opportunities.   Today, the car.  Tomorrow, more work on two new projects.  

This sunset is actually part of a photo project that someone approached me about over the weekend.  He said there is no rush, but the light looked good this evening.  Last year dissipating,  I'm feeling better today---a new day of a new week at the beginning of a new year.