Happy New Year, everyone!

Well friends, 2009 is just about here.  I always have a bit of trouble trying to figure out how I should feel this time of year.  Feeling happy about beginning a new year is ingrained in us, but I'm always sad that it marks the end of the holiday season.  We spend such a large amout of time building up to Christmas Day, and it's over "just like that."  For me, it's difficult to parse those feelings.  Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a depression machine right now...I just hate having to take the Christmas decorations down, putting all those good feelings and memories away until November, 2009.  

The new CG world headquarters have proven to be cozy and comfortable.  Our family is completely moved in and enjoying the new home.  It's nice to be able to sit on my couch in front of an active fireplace, blogging and updating the website.  That's really nice.  And yes, I know I keep saying I'll be taking pictures soon.  Someday, I'll get around to it!  

Can it be possible that it's nearly January and I haven't made a Comcast taping yet?  Wow...

Looking forward, I'm happy to see that the World Baseball Classic will bring my favorite sport back to television early this year.  Then again, MLB Network begins broadcasting tomorrow at 6 PM, which warms my heart.  Having baseball back on television will only serve to get me through to opening day in New Britain!  I'm excited about the prospect of baseball again (even in January) and watching the Sox in HD for the first time.  That'll be cool!  

I've also recently begun watching hockey again.  It seems that sport was made for HDTV, and it's made the TV game experience far more palatable.  Maybe this can get me through 'till spring training?  

Do you have a tournament you'd like promoted here?  Contact CG today to get your event placed on the event calendar.  And have a Happy New Year!  2009...here we come!