Fun party last night (the hostess and me in my ugly sweater... they all loved it). Fortunately, two people brought dishes with black-eyed peas. There were leftovers and they both offered theirs for take home. So... saved myself a trip to the store today!

And I'm very proud to report that I went to my exercise class this morning, took down all my Christmas decorations and at least centralized them in one location (will pack 'em up tomorrow), and ate a salad for dinner. I think it's safe to say that I've never gotten such a jump on the new year before, but it was cold and rainy here and I had no other plans. I feel good, but will feel better when I drop the five pounds I gained over the holidays. It's what we do.