A New Year, A Little Levity, Let the Fun Begin

Well, it's here, New Year's Eve. What a year 2008 has been! I just happen to be in a very good space right now. Let's have a little fun.

I have two whole months before I have to contemplate or even think about more cancer treatment (the Chemo) again. So, now is the time to kick back, enjoy myself, be as silly as I wish (and I often choose to be silly), and spend New Year's Eve as I always spend New Year's Eve ... Yes, that's right, Anderson and I will once again bring in the New Year together. Ahhhhhhhhh.

As faithful viewers are aware, Anderson doesn't get much time off. He often covers stories in foreign countries. Oprah calls on him a lot to do special reports, and sometimes he is even called upon to do a magazine cover or two.

This never stops Anderson, though, from doing his philanthropic work. From saving dogs and cats during his 'off time' in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, to making the public aware of endangered species on the "Planet in Peril" series (below), and much, much more.

Despite his very busy and hectic schedule, I am always able to be there and am always included in his adventures. Life is indeed good!

I invite everyone to join Anderson and me tonight and raise a glass to 2008, bid her a fond farewell, and welcome 2009 with open arms! It may be a challenging year in many respects, but it will be a great year, too.

In 2009 I will be finished with cancer treatment and so will be able to further expand my own philanthropic work, this time to include helping cancer patients face and walk through their own illnesses.

Yes, 2009 has endless possibilities. What will I create this year? What will we all create this year? It is exciting to think about, isn't it? In fact, it may be as exciting as it was for me to create this blog post using all these wonderful photos (that would have to be pretty darned exciting)!

So, a Happy and Healthy New Year to All! I will think of you all tonight as I bring in the new year with Anderson. You know, I just love spending time with him ... I mean - just look at him.

Now, if only I could lose that Kathy Griffin. She's always around on New Year's Eve! Oh well -

I cannot in good faith end this post with a photo of Kathy Griffin. No, I cannot. For ladies everywhere, one more dreamboat photo of Anderson. Please enjoy it - next post is back to the business at hand!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! May 2009 Bring a Cure for Cancer!