Recap of 2005
I realize that it has been a few months since I have made a substantive post. I am not promising that this will be a departure from the status quo, but I thought that I should acknowledge the new year with a new post.
First a recap of 2005:
2005 was tumultuous both in the world and in my own personal life. From the natural disasters of the tsunami and hurricaines to the implosion of the hospital where I had my jaw surgery, the change in the world has hummed along constantly.
This year I have seen family members tested to their limits and pull through. My mother returned to her dream of a master's degree. I watched my sister graduate from high school and triumphantly admit that she can "do college." We had a ton of fun watching the Vols play football all over the south, even taking our first "sisters only" trip to Florida. I think I have taken the trek from Memphis to Knoxville more times this fall than any fall since I have graduated. Of course my favorite one was with my favorite state congressman.
I experienced love and lost it. I learned a lot about who I was in the process. I realized that sometimes my ADHD/AR personality can be detrimental to my physical and spiritual being. I learned the importance of consciously taking a step back to enjoy life and what it has to offer and that exercise and whiskey are great remedies for anxiety.
I finished renovating my house. In the process, I learned how to remove wallpaper and put it up, to sew Roman shades, to stand up for what I expected out of a contract, and to communicate with people whose primary language is not English. I developed patience as I waited for the furniture that I thought would never arrive and kept my composure in spite of some countertop fabricators who cannot follow a drawing.
I stepped up my involvement with the YRs by joining the board in July. I hosted several board meetings at my house, where people were widely complimentary.
From the looks of it, I accomplished a lot during 2005. Of course, I only see all of the things I could have done or should have done better. At least now, I recognize my perspective.
Most of all I am grateful for those friends who stuck by me during the tough times and those who walked back into my life after considerable absence. Thanks to all of you out there who listened to me when the world didn't make sense, kicked my ass when I needed it, and encouraged me to chase my dreams. It means the world to me.
First a recap of 2005:
2005 was tumultuous both in the world and in my own personal life. From the natural disasters of the tsunami and hurricaines to the implosion of the hospital where I had my jaw surgery, the change in the world has hummed along constantly.
This year I have seen family members tested to their limits and pull through. My mother returned to her dream of a master's degree. I watched my sister graduate from high school and triumphantly admit that she can "do college." We had a ton of fun watching the Vols play football all over the south, even taking our first "sisters only" trip to Florida. I think I have taken the trek from Memphis to Knoxville more times this fall than any fall since I have graduated. Of course my favorite one was with my favorite state congressman.
I experienced love and lost it. I learned a lot about who I was in the process. I realized that sometimes my ADHD/AR personality can be detrimental to my physical and spiritual being. I learned the importance of consciously taking a step back to enjoy life and what it has to offer and that exercise and whiskey are great remedies for anxiety.
I finished renovating my house. In the process, I learned how to remove wallpaper and put it up, to sew Roman shades, to stand up for what I expected out of a contract, and to communicate with people whose primary language is not English. I developed patience as I waited for the furniture that I thought would never arrive and kept my composure in spite of some countertop fabricators who cannot follow a drawing.
I stepped up my involvement with the YRs by joining the board in July. I hosted several board meetings at my house, where people were widely complimentary.
From the looks of it, I accomplished a lot during 2005. Of course, I only see all of the things I could have done or should have done better. At least now, I recognize my perspective.
Most of all I am grateful for those friends who stuck by me during the tough times and those who walked back into my life after considerable absence. Thanks to all of you out there who listened to me when the world didn't make sense, kicked my ass when I needed it, and encouraged me to chase my dreams. It means the world to me.
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1/01/2006 03:54:00 PM
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