Finish my sentence...

ruthbru

the once a year dressing, mashed potatoes, & turkey all smothered in gravy

How I handle leftovers is......

Anonymous

for me, make them into something different (creative use of leftovers), DH prefers sandwiches

The best gift I gave this year was.....   for .....

Ruth, what is once a year dressing?

ruthbru

I only make dressing once a year, at Christmas.......or maybe twice, if I host Thanksgiving too.

The favorite presents we gave were pretty nice donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

A present I got that I will exchange or re-gift is....

CCFW

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AnnBR

Very low key. Will probably not even see the new year in.

If I were to make a new year's resolution it would be...

Anonymous

limit sugar intake/eat better

One New Years resolution I know I won't keep is....

ruthbru

limit sugar intake/eat better

A really fun New Year's Eve I remember is.....

CCFW

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Anonymous

ok, maybe it wasn't the most fun, but very memorable: had just broken up with a BF a couple days  before (timing sucked!). New Years Eve party in apt rec room, had a bit too much wine (or was it champagne?) since I wasn't driving and remember literally crawling up the steps!

Let's get back on track....

A really fun New Years Eve I remember is....

M360

I was deep in the Amazon and was shocked when people sent off fireworks and firecrackers I thought I was back in San Fran, but friends and dancing along with an interesting meal made it all memorable.

The one thing I won't do this New Years Eve is...

Anonymous

get drunk

Something I will do this New Years Eve is.....

hbcheryl

go to bed early

In 2014 one thing I would like to accomplish is....

Anonymous

get a job

In 2014 I am looking forward to...

AnnBR

getting new breasts! My DIEP was delayed due to my PS being in a horrible accident and is now just getting back to work.

Another thing I am looking forward to this new year is...

Anonymous

my DD graduating with an AA degree and being accepted to nursing school (there may be an engagement ring in her near future), and for me, I would love to move out of this house into something smaller 

Yay for you, Ann! 

In 2014, I would like to....

ruthbru

travel more.

one place I want to travel to in 2014 is....

hbcheryl

well I'm going to Las Vegas in March and San Francisco in May but I'd love to go the the Wisconsin Dells

One thing on my bucket list I'd like to do in 2014 is....

AnnBR

meet as many of you lovely ladies as possible. Anyone game for a girls only weekend? Meet at a resort with a spa so we can pamper ourselves?

My favorite sport to play is...

hbcheryl

not really into sport at all but I love to Spin and I go to dance class a couple of times a week so I'll say those

The next person is going to help decorate a Rose Parade float today

Ann come join us on the Let's Post our Daily Exercise thread, we have a get together once a year and we're going to San Francisco in May.

Anonymous

no, but wish I were! Is this your first time? A couple days before parade is perfect, you get to do the flowers. Earlier on, it's seeds and leaves. It's fun, especially watching the teens climb around the scaffolding 

Today would be a great day to....

AnnBR

hang out with my family. If I was home I would reorganize my Christmas decorations.

Besides family, my most prized possession is....

I would absolutely love to go to San Fransico in May but I am having a DIEP in April, so I won't be ready. But next time! I will definitely post on the exercise thread, thanks for letting me know about it.

M360

I really had to think for this one, I would say an Icon that my family has passed down for now 7 generations, and I will pass on to my daughter.  Also an African Cross that is usually passed down to men but when given they say I know not where your life may lead but I give you the four corners of the World.

One thing I look at everyday and say…

P.S.  I live in the North Bay and would love to know when and where you ladies are meeting.  I've been limited with my ability to get around because of my spine and arm but would love to try and see a group of you ladies.  UCSF has a wonderful Breast Cancer Program and the doctors and nurses are all such wonderful people.

RedReading

Chemistry 

If I had just one wish, it would be

ruthbru

that my DS would find a really nice girl, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after .

Yes, Ann, (and anybody else interested) come over to the 'Lets Post Our Daily Exercise' thread. We are good cheerleaders for each other to keep up with some exercise, and we have an annual get-together for whomever can make it, which is a blast!

M360, once we get exact dates pinned down, we will see if any SF area ladies would like to get together. We met up with some of the Illinois ladies for dinner when we were in Chicago two summers ago & that was really fun. We will keep you posted!

Edited to add the next sentence.....when I was little, I was afraid of......

M360

The flying monkeys from the Wizard of OZ! I can remember to this day being very young and I had on a rose flowered nightgown, hiding my head behind my Mother and afraid that they were going to fly out of the television and right into our family room.

Another thing that I'm afraid of is...

Anonymous

snakes! Boys at my bus stop would call my name, fling those suckers at my face! To this day, even little ones scare the wits out of me!

A fear I've overcome is.....

ruthbru

speaking in front of a group.

A fear I still want to overcome is.....

Anonymous

fear (phobia) of IV's

Something I'm proud I accomplished in 2013 is (was)....

ruthbru

I retired from teaching last spring, and gave 100% to my students and job all the way to the end.

Another thing from 2013 that I am proud of is....

Anonymous

that I'm finished with reconstruction, have 2 breasts and cleavage (that I haven't had in many years), can wear bras bought off the shelf (not from a mastectomy shop or catalog), same with a swim suit, feel better about me, and finally out of pain (most of the time) since Halloween 2012  (I hope this isn't too shallow)

I'm keeping this going...

Another thing from 2013 I am proud of is....