In with the New

Happy New Year! I think 2009 is a year filled with promise and possibility! At least that's what I am hoping (and praying) for.
I thought back last night on all the New Year's Eve festivities I used to attend. Wow! I have had some great times! Normally it ended with me feeling pretty darn crappy on Day ONE of the New Year. There's something about being hungover on New Year's Day.....you may feel bad but not near as bad if it were a regular day. My favorite New Year's were the 3 Cotton Bowls I celebrated. Of course the Hogs did not win, but it was always fun. My next fave are the rest of the ones spent with good friends. First with sorority sisters, second with college friends (up until the age of 28), then from 29 to present day with my papaw of a husband and my good friends from home. You know who you are so no need to name. Those memorable New Year's eves were spent at the Marianna armory, the FCCC, and an attempt to get into the American Legion (which was unsuccessful). It is sad when you are too inebriated to get into the Legion. True, FUN, but sad. LOL We did score party hats, though. I have to say, though, that the older one gets it is nice to meet the New Year bright eyed and bushy tailed. Not hanging. I don't miss it at all.
When I think of the New Year, it is hard not to think of my mamaw. God rest her soul. She taught me a whole lot especially old wive's tales. I know more folklore and superstitions than just about anybody my age. Thanks to mamaw! So, if you don't eat black-eyed peas at some point today....you won't have health and wealth in 2009. Don't say I didn't warn ya. The hog jowl doesn't have the same meaning but I like to eat my peas with smoked jowl. It's for flavor:) Personally, I am not a superstitious person. I don't really believe in them but it IS fun to participate.
Here's to the New Year! Welcome to 2009! Later......