New year, new beginnings, new dreams

I do this every year - first week in January I visit one of the office supply stores to get some cardboard boxes to stash away papers, clutter from the past year. These boxes are stashed away in the attic and I am sure will never be opened again. But its a must to begin the decluttering process. After spending a restful day with the kids roaming Ardenwood farm and taking a long nap to recover from the New Year eve party, I set out to do the needful. Instead of the Office Max, I ended up at Border's hoping to get a stiff cup of joe. It was a nice surprise to be greeted by the coffee shop lady who offered me a sample of their raspberry mocha latte. As I sipped the concoction which was quite good, I roamed the bookstore aisles and was quite lost for a good two hours. Tthe bookstore is a funny place - stirs so many hidden thoughts and dreams. I had not made any serious new years resolutions but maybe, just maybe...

The first thing I picked up was a "How to draw" kit - complete with a pencil set, guide book and a sketch pad. I love to draw but am so limited with what I can do when it comes to it. I have been doodling with Rohan this past year and its been fun. So this one was a keeper.

The front of the bookstore had several cases full of the latest teen craze - Stephanie Myers New Moon series. A friend has me convinced that I have to read this. I picked up "Twilight" and wanted to read a chapter or two.

Not a new resolution, but surely a dream is to learn languages. I found a really nice and cheap "Learn french in 30 days" kit. Again, Rohan, through his mandarin which he is picking up in school, has me convinced that I will learn new languages. Also this morning I was chatting with a friend way back from my St Joseph Convent days who can speak 10 languages. Gosh - that would be awesome - to speak, understand, watch movies in French or Spanish.

As I was walking the isles, it was quite evident that there were many like me - eager to learn something new - how to play the guitar, harmonica, card tricks- there was something for everyone. I am sure Border's sells these "How to do XYZ kits" the most during the first week of the new year as people bid farewell to the old and try to get something positive going early on.

I am not sure whether Ill really draw or learn french - I did buy both of those - but I can surely dream. As for Twilight, I know Ill eventually read it and will watch the movie at the next slumber party with the girls:)