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January 1, 2015

Bloody Mary Day
Behind the Drink: The Bloody Mary
*mouth watering* Happy New Year!

Commitment Day
The link for this day has great information. And I personally like the word commitment better than 'resolution.' Sometimes a word begins to carry a negative meaning and I think that has happened with 'resolution.' So today, take some time to think about some commitments to make this year. Make them first for you. Then they have the potential to be a benefit to others as well.  

Z Day

Aw, poor "Z." It's such a hard letter of our alphabet to utilize and incorporate.  So today, on the first day of a new year "Z" gets its moment!  It's mostly focused on those people who have a last name that starts with "Z." Those people always get the short end of the stick. Last to line up, last to go, always in the back. Give them their day, let them go first and be in the front for a change.






Copyright Law Day
Copyright Law of the United States

New Year's Day













Brand new calendar year. Holy Smokes! Where did 2014 go?!

What's exciting about today? Honestly? Don't judge but it is FRIENDS! All 236 episodes are available on NetFlix starting today, woot!  :)
A guide to binge-watching 'Friends' on Netflix
Could this BE any better?


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