Merry Christmas 2008 !

I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

I just realized we haven't had a nice family photo for a

while. This is the last one that was taken of my family

and relatives on reunion cruise. My parents and my

very tall brother Steve (whom everyone thinks is older

but I actually am - just because I'm a little person...)

I will post an updated photo with family and Paul

after the holidays.

A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future

By Daniel H. Pink

As a book fiend and lover of inspirational and interesting
books - there are 3 books that look very good that I want to

introduce. I actually asked for an Amazon gift certificate for

books for my Christmas present from Paul.

This is a really interesting book about how creative minds are

really changing everything. In the last century, scientists and

left brainers were very much respected. This book gives a whole

new take on the creative mind.

The Element - How Finding your Passion Changes Everything

by Ken Robinson

This book isn't out until the first week of January but I've already

pre-ordered it. It seems to be a really great inspirational book for

those who are still trying to find what their passions and strengths

are in their lives to make something out of it.

Write it Down, Make it Happen

By Henriette Anne Klauser

I don't know about you, but every year, I still write my
New Year's Resolutions (because I'm a chronic list maker.)
Psychologically, it makes me feel more organized - although
I don't think I'm the most organized person. I don't know if
I achieve all of them but I'm able to accomplish enough to
cross off the majority of the resolutions. There are always
those that transfer to the following year.

I think this is a wonderful book to read around the New Year

and to think about what you really hope for and you would love

to make happen.

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday. I'll be back next

Monday so that I can spend the long weekend with family.