Holiday Blahs

So I am feeling the holiday blahs lately, maybe it's the weather, maybe it is the nagging hamstring/butt discomfort but I am struggling with my motivation level this week. Weird how one day I can rock out a solid 2 hour trainer ride and then the next day an hour just about drives me insane.
I think the biggest thing I am struggling with right now is what is next. I have been getting the question lately of what my plans are for 2010...what's my next race? The new ultra athletes that I have become friends with are planning epic 2010 and sending me links and race info and trying to get me to commit to something and as tempting as some of the races sound, nothing is making the butterflies start swimming.
I have a desire to try some new things and SV has planted the bug in my brain for some shorter races and to be honest that kind of excites me because it is something I have never done before and I can't wait to see how I can do(I have done some shorter races in preparation for Ironman training, but the last non-Ironman or longer race I did was in 2005). Short fast stuff will be hard and I will need to learn how to pace myself, how to do a transition and how to suffer for 1-5 hours. I like the challenges and the uncertainty of having to go fast from the start and a little nervous because I know there will be suffering, but at least it will be over quicker. We have talked about a few races and my plan is to commit to one or two of these races before the end of the month, which I know will help with my motivation level.
However, I think what it is that has me a little restless is that along with some of my ultra friends, I too am trying to find that next race. The one that makes the butterflies swarm, the palms start to sweat and the heart to beat a little bit faster. You know that feeling...the one that makes you go "wow this is crazy but I really want to see if I can do it".