Today's Hogmanay in Scotland (Dec 31) and it always make me feel a little teary eyed thinking of my family there celebrating it without me. Everyone stays up to count down to The Bells (the stroke of midnight bringing in the New Year.) and then goes visiting family and friends with gifts in hand. Traditionally it's a lump of coal and a cake or bottle which represents both warmth and food in your home for the coming year. There's always a huge concert in Edinburgh that's usually televised so I'm hoping to find it on YouTube or something later.

Sounds like fun, Kay!  Ever try to make it back there to celebrate with them?

my resolutions for 2009 …

… this way, when I break them, it won't be something to feel guilty for

good luck on all your resolutions, Nazreen!  I will be anxiously awaiting the “I'm pregnant” post!

congratulations on the new home, Nazreen!!  how exciting

Sounds like fun, Kay!  Ever try to make it back there to celebrate with them? my resolutions for 2009 …

Diane, no, I don't get back often. It's been about three years now. Not that I don't like to but it's so expensive. I really can't justify around $1200 each for a couple of weeks very often and 17 hours each way is very tiring. You spend the first few days just recovering from the trip. We talk all the time though so it's not too bad. I might have to sign up for your resolution list too LOL.