lessons Jackie learned in 2008

I have learned that if you use your laundry room as a emergency hiding place for all of your craft supplies during winter craft shows and the Christmas season every time unannounced visitors are standing on your porch, on or around January12th, the room will finally explode.

I have learned when you buy that small roast, just big enough for two, you will get company at dinner time, and they will be hungry.

I have learned deciding to grow out your hair sounds like an excellent idea, until the 3rd week. It is at this time you find yourself with scissors in front of the mirror. When you are done your hair needs cut shorter than it has ever been and when people look at your bangs they tilt their heads.

I have learned that when buying birdcages begins to be an obsession, you need to join a program. An average size house can only hold so many birdcages.

I have learned to put the double stick tape dispenser up after every use, especially if you have cats.....this is crucial.

I have learned there is not a thing in the world that doesn't need a little glitter.

No, I did not make resolutions for this new year, as I said I have learned my lessons well, and it will be at least sometime in Feburary before I forget them.