On the First Day . . .

I have heard it said that a person should spend the first day of the new year doing what he or she plans to do the rest of the year.  So that's exactly what I did.

I slept in a little bit . . . but not too much.  Just enough to ensure a sufficient amount of sleep after being out late on New Year's Eve, celebrating with friends and family.

I did a little reading . . . but not too much.  Just enough to occupy my mind and entertain me while I drank my morning coffee, ate my breakfast, and waited for Hubby to wake up (because I didn't want to be too noisy around the house while he was getting the sleep he needed).

I did a little house cleaning . . . but not too much.  Just enough to keep the dust from choking the people who live in this home.

I did a little exercising . . . but not too much.  Just enough to work off a few of the calories consumed on New Year's Eve.

I did a little sewing . . . but not too much.  Just enough to feed my soul . . . which meant spending most of the day in the Sweat Shop.

I did a little cooking . . . but not too much.  Just enough to feed Hubby and me our traditional New Year's day dinner of tamales and accompanying side dishes.  (These tamales appear to have been the last of the ones I made and froze last Christmas.)

And I spent a little time on the computer . . . but not too much.  Just enough time to check in with friends and family and wish everyone a happy New Year.

How did you spend your first day?