Mood: Sentimental
Well, here we go...another year in and another one out. Why is it the older you get the faster they go? I remember being in school and the days never went fast enough and now that I'm out of school I don't know where they go...they seem to travel at the speed of sound. Just today, my niece and I were talking about Y2K. lol
Here it is...New Year's Eve-Eve and driving home from my brother's I was doing an assessment of sorts of what was lost and gained in the past year and what will be in an out in the coming year. Here are just a few of the thoughts that came to mind.
Lost
-20 pounds: (yeah) Finally! Still have another 20 to go--although I feel as if I've gained 10 these past two weeks.
-a few friendships: some that I thought were close but in the end I realize it was me always reaching out. There is one that I'm puzzled about and need to find a way to reach out to this person again. I don't want to throw away 30 years even though he might be ready too.
-another year w/o a house: it will be at least another year living in an apartment but this is my choice...I have a chance to travel to Spain this summer and well...the house can wait.
Gained
-a new job/promotion: (yeah) Finally!!! After 10 years in the same department it was time to make a move and it's been a perfect match. I'm enjoying my new job and my co-workers. No regrets! Just a time for New Beginings!
-a new car: traded in my lease and finally bought...well making payments on a car that will be mine for quite some time to come-I hope! I love my Santa Fe.
-a blog: quite frankly this has been the 2nd nicest surprise of the year. I'm enjoying my blog and meeting other bloggers who I consider my special friends abroad and I want to thank them for making my world a little nicer.
-digital camera: another nice surprise/investment that has paid off tenfold. The magic of technology never ceases to amaze me.
-new hair color: finally, I did it! My hairdresser was so happy.
There is so much more to be thankful for and regretful for at the same time just as there is much to be sad and happy about. Sad about the current affairs in SE Asia, the needless war in Iraq, another four years of a Bush WhiteHouse and a few other things that I'll keep secret for now. Financially, I'm doing better but still a few major bills that need to be taken care of in order to secure that house I want. Luck, please be a lady in 2005...by letting me win that lottery. Of course it would help if I went out and bought a ticket! I'm not greedy...I don't have to win the big one...I'd be happy with 10K. :-)
Here are a few things that I hope will be in and out with the new year...
Ethan's Cancer-OUT
A baby for Michelle-IN
A new boyfriend-IN
Maria's wedding-OUT (she's too young)
3 comments:
As far the 10 kilos, I know a good training camp and a good coach. :-) Adam wants to get fitter over 400m, so why don't you too come over in spring or summer!?! ;-)
La Nochevieja probably is the fiesta I get along with the least. Don't know why. One of those nights I'm looking forward to be over when it hasn't begun yet. I worked often in the past, I'll spend my hours tonight serving in a bistro and tomorrow at 6am I'll get up to go to my friend (Le Cafe) helping him prepare bread and cakes. So when you count the seconds, I'll be just arriving in a bakery. :-)
"... it was me always reaching out" - that's an interesting thought, Luz. At the moment, I'm trying to establish the continuation of some contacts I have with people from La Mancha after the final breakup with a woman there last June. Now I ask myself if it's with too much intensity I'm looking after some of them. It's a shitty situation because we all liked each other and that breakup made it all complicated.
Hey, if your travel plans concerning Spain get more concrete include me in your brainstorming. I can give you some nice ideas and maybe we can organize one stage @ Josie's where I'd sneak in too. As far as I know, Josie would be happy to have us in her place.
P.S. And think about buying the Round Mountain album. It's nice music for getting melancholic about the remains of a friendship or relationship. But it doesn't tear you down.
Luz I wish you all the best in this new year.
Boris all you are welcome to my house.
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