Goal Setting for 2009

I have to admit that my updating of the AAB website is going slowly. After spending a few days at Christmas doing absolutely nothing, I am having a hard time getting back into the swing of things. But I am working on it and hopefully by this weekend will be able to upload the new calendar.

Of course with today being New Year's Eve all the talk is about resolutions. I have one resolution I make every year and so far have been able to keep it year after year. I'm sure you've figured out what it is by now - "I resolve to make no resolution." Hey, at least I don't have to worry about breaking it, or worse, feel guilty about not keeping it.

Seriously, I have a great lack of willpower and therefore know it fruitless to resolve anything. Instead I find it easier to set goals. So, my goal for 2009 is to get more organized and find time to do the things I really love - like gardening and painting. (One of the last things I painted is on the wall of my home office. I looked at it last night; it's dated 1995.) Yep, 2009 is going to be a great year!

Happy New Year! And may you accomplish all your goals in '09.

Business & Service Directory

If you are familiar with the All About Brownsville website, you already know about the Business & Service Directory listed on the site. I try to add sites as I learn about them and hope that you will use the directory when looking for something in Brownsville and Haywood County.

My goal is to have a complete listing of all businesses, services and local individuals and organizations in our community. I've just learned of some and am sure there are many more who are not listed. Please help me update these listings. Take a look, www.allaboutbrownsville.net/bsd, and let me know about the sites you are aware of. I'll create categories as needed to accomodate the additions. Even blog sites are welcome. Just remember they must be Brownsville or Haywood County-related sites

Merry Christmas

I hope this Christmas finds you blessed with health, family and much happiness.

Merry Christmas!
Sonia

What do you look forward to in 2009?

As we near the end of another year, I'm wondering what your thoughts are about 2008. What will you remember most? And, maybe more importantly, what do you look forward to in 2009?

An industry for the new Megasite would be a huge boost to our local economy. And I can't help but wonder what changes will take place when the new director of schools takes over in January.

We all have hopes for our community in the coming year. What are yours?

Hometown Christmas

After finally thawing out from Saturday’s activities on the square, I’ve had a chance to look back and think about it. Yes, the weather was bitter at times but that didn’t keep children from visiting with Santa and sharing their Christmas wishes. Nor did it keep them from jumping in the bouncy house, eating cotton candy and playing with the miniature horses. We lit the community Christmas tree and waited patiently for the parade to travel down Main Street. And it was a great parade — floats, antique cars, the bands and Santa. All in all, it was a fantastic day. What an appropriate theme for a day so filled with good things. And, what a perfect finale for a year that has been fun and exciting in so many ways.

Event-full life

It seems I've been measuring my time in "events.” Not the usual hours, days or months, but the activities themselves have been my calendar. There was no October, November or December this year – only Hatchie Fall Fest, Holiday in Haywood and Hometown Christmas. I've found myself saying that once this is over or that is over, I will have time. But in reality, that's not true. There will always be other "events" that will focus my attention. And to be perfectly honest, I enjoy it. And not just public events, but the private “events” that fill all of our lives. Moving forward, making a difference, taking a stand - whatever it is that drives us to the “events” in our lives … I love it! Who needs to measure time with hours, days or even years, when our lives are filled with so many wonderful “events”?