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Today feels glorious and seasonal and I feel wide awake and grateful for my life, with its broad spectrum of richness, humanity, and reality.  Sometimes I'm aware of living under a veil of "if _fill in the blank__happens, then all will be well".  But all is as it should be for today, and in my current state, I'm aware of that.  Not waiting for a windfall, a massive weight loss, or distant loved ones to miraculously appear.  Not expecting manna from Heaven to trickle down.  Just thankful that I'm alive and have a vast network of people with whom I'm priviliged to co-exist.

This blog community has become so much more than a place to write, a diary, or a cheerleading section. More than a how-to manual to get fit and lean, or the best recipe resource evah (though it's all of that too).  It's become another piece of my reality, despite the virtual annonymity.  We do come to know each other, care about each other, offer support and love - sometimes tough love when warranted.  For me it feels like the wide circle of my life has expanded that much more and that is WAY COOL.  More teachers placed in my path if I'm open to your lessons.  So thanks bloggers.  It really does take a village, not only to raise a child, but to sustain this adult!  You're part of mine.  Words are inadequate to express my appreciation.

I'm super excited because Hubby and and I are going to enjoy one of his Christmas presents from me for this coming holiday - tonight we're going to the Philadelphia Academy of Music to see a production of South Pacific that's supposed to be great.  And we have really good seats...read: expensive.  I love those old musicals, and SP is among my top 3 all time faves.  The hardest thing will be to stifle myself from singing along!  We're having dinner at one of "our" restaurants - a  Vietnamese place in China Town that is fantastic. 

And a 4 day weekend is merely hours away.  Good with a cherry on top!  I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends, relaxation, renewal, and moderation!