Recap

     Mr. Senior Night was awesome! We had a packed house (around 250) people, and the event was a great way to end a long week.

     Everyone laughed and had a good time, and I am really proud of Nikki for taking on such a project, as well as the boys.

     Then over the weekend, we made the trip. We headed down to the new Home Depot, as did everyone else in town.

     This actually felt more like a social gathering, and I was glad that I had not wanted to shop for a specific project.

     Mostly I spent time chatting with lots of other people, mostly about Mr. Senior Night, and that's OK.

     I have been to a Home Depot before, and this one checks out the same for me. It is fun to go there, though.

     We walked down every aisle (good place to wear the pedometer) and, of course, we decided on a million projects that we want to do (just need the time and money).

     On a completely different note, I read an article today on msn.com that some guy has created an equation to determine the most depressing day of the year.

     And, apparently this day would be the one. But, this guy's equation is criticized as not having a scientific foundation.

     The one good thing that everyone can agree about related to this guy's idea that today would be the most depressing day is that at least he is bringing about awareness to depression.

     This time of year does sometimes have that affect on people. There is a legitimate disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) that related to the winter blues.

     As well, January historically is the month where everyone's pocketbooks are a little skinny, which causes added stress.

     However you are feeling, remember this . . . exercising makes you feel better. It doesn't have to be rigorous, but can even just be going for a quick walk around the block.

     Don't let this time of year bring you down. Go and walk around Home Depot!

     And, that's the last word, until tomorrow.