It's Friday. And it's more than just Friday for me. It's the start AND ending to a few things and this is sort of my 2nd New Years' in several ways.

It's also the first day of February. I passed through the month of January with having a HORRIBLE start to the New Year. No one mentioned (my husband nor I) anything about our anniversary. I got a new job. I started planning out my '08 resolutions and how to be successful with them.

It's the last day of my "hell job" as I like to call it. I'm going to lunch in an hour with a friend and looking forward to avoiding my boss and the rest of the office "hens" so I can get through my last day without any conflict or events. No, no one is throwing me a going away party. This just reflects how I've been treated the entire 15 months I've been here.

I'm hoping to go out and celebrate a little tonight. Without hubby, yes. I'll have more fun that way. And no fighting...at least until I get home and that is for the best! I'm planning on attending a party for a huge event held here every year and with the Superbowl crowd in town...should be a fun and crazy time. Maybe even meeting some celebs. I did a little bargain shopping for a new blouse and shoes. I'm feeling fun and fancy free....maybe a little footloose too! LOL :O)

My new job starts on Monday and this is a big thing for me. A step in the direction to get myself more independent regardless of what happens within my marriage. A new community of people to be involved with. Closer to home. Free gym membership RIGHT across the street from where I'll work. Tons of perks. Young and motivated crowd of people working there. Lots of sponsered fun events. Potential for a lot more money. Something new. Fun. Exciting. I'm motivated and determined!

I'm also planning on making the best out of my weekend. Staying active and busy around the house. Maybe trying to finally beat Guitar Hero.

Altogether...I feel refreshed and NEW. I am not going to live in angst and concern if he wants to fight. I'm ready. I am not going to sink to a low level. I'll be strong. I'll think my words through carefully. But I won't let him crush my spirit. It's the only thing I have keeping me going right now. And although he has been trying to do it all week....I won't let him succeed. This is my time now. Get on board with it or get out. :O)