Update: My grandfather made it through the holidays...I'm very happy about this because if he'd passed it would have been too difficult for the family during holidays.

I'm turning over a new leaf. I'm tired of worrying about all of the negative corners in life and about all those people that mean to add to my stress with melodramatics and whining. LOL 2009 is a new year and I'm charging into it at full speed. I received my first query as a literary agent and my first email of agency questions from an author this week and it kind of opened my eyes. While there are some that will not support my dreams and ambitions, there are others who DO take me seriously and realize that the success I've built to this point is a reflection of that which I will gain in my new company.

And yes, this new leaf includes a weight loss plan. For years I've resisted the losing weight goal for a new years resolution but I've decided I'm not really happy with the number. I look great, don't get me wrong, but the number really bothers me. Soooooo, it's more of a Get In Shape resolution...no dieting. I love to cook and eat too much to tell a lie of changing the way I eat. I don't eat an excessive amount but I don't do enough physical movement to burn what I do take in off. I have a great metabolism but I work at a computer basically. Soooooo, I have a treadmill and a very dangerous piece of equipment that will help me work out my tummy. I figure a 30 min work out in the morning and a walk in the evening with the dogs should do the trick.

Another goal for 2009 is to organize my space. With all the drama and stress in the last couple of months, myhouse has become a MESS. I can't stand it anymore. After the Wim Conference in January at Cobblestone Press, I'm taking a week to completely re-organize my home. Then I think a bit of re-decorating is in order to create a feeling of sanctuary and peace.

As far as work goes....Sable Grey, LLC should be in full swing by February with the launching of my new onlinemagazine, SableGrey Magazine. The response from this new feature at my site has been reassuring and I'm really excited to see what is going to happen with the magazine.

I'm excited about 2009 and am ready to face whatever comes my way.