Obligatory 2010 wrap-up
I don't get real sentimental and thoughtful about years about to pass. I'm one of those who have my eyes firmly in now and the immediate future. but this year did require some kind of wrap-up.
I made alot of changes in my life during 2009, but I didn't really feel the impact of those changes until my move this summer of 2010. I also added one, then another dog to my life. My lifestyle has changed immensely. Friendships morphed, financial situations changed and I changed again. I have found my muchness, but even that was stressful for awhile. Things are finally settling in and just as it settled in, more change...happy change.
For Yule this year, Larry proposed. We will probably have a non-legal commitment ceremony sometime in 2011. Stay tuned. We're either going to do it ultra private or toss a big ole stayover party at a campground. The legalities will come later when it's practical, due to things like health insurance. Charlie joked about "giving me away"..........and this is why I still love him so much and he's still my best friend, along with Larry.
I found out new things about myself and I'm pretty happy with who I am and where I'm going and I realized that things not lasting forever is okay too.
I'm looking forward in 2011 to a better financial situation with Larry hopefully getting the job he really wants, to a probable trip to France again and maybe even a Caribbean honeymoon.
We are taking a year off from most festivals, but are probably still going to Fires of Venus because we feel so connected to it and that community, but we'll probably do a cabin thing. I love the festivals, but I'm burnt. It has been alot of work, with alot of fun, but a break and taking time to attend more local things that I have always missed before is something very appealing to me right now. And Larry shares my feelings and view.
I'm grateful for all I have, friends, pets, family both chosen and given, a wonderful partner that matches me in pretty much every way to walk through this life with, a firm roof over our head (even if the floor is a little shaky) and I'm surrounded by love. What better way to go into 2011.
Happy New Year everyone!
I made alot of changes in my life during 2009, but I didn't really feel the impact of those changes until my move this summer of 2010. I also added one, then another dog to my life. My lifestyle has changed immensely. Friendships morphed, financial situations changed and I changed again. I have found my muchness, but even that was stressful for awhile. Things are finally settling in and just as it settled in, more change...happy change.
For Yule this year, Larry proposed. We will probably have a non-legal commitment ceremony sometime in 2011. Stay tuned. We're either going to do it ultra private or toss a big ole stayover party at a campground. The legalities will come later when it's practical, due to things like health insurance. Charlie joked about "giving me away"..........and this is why I still love him so much and he's still my best friend, along with Larry.
I found out new things about myself and I'm pretty happy with who I am and where I'm going and I realized that things not lasting forever is okay too.
I'm looking forward in 2011 to a better financial situation with Larry hopefully getting the job he really wants, to a probable trip to France again and maybe even a Caribbean honeymoon.
We are taking a year off from most festivals, but are probably still going to Fires of Venus because we feel so connected to it and that community, but we'll probably do a cabin thing. I love the festivals, but I'm burnt. It has been alot of work, with alot of fun, but a break and taking time to attend more local things that I have always missed before is something very appealing to me right now. And Larry shares my feelings and view.
I'm grateful for all I have, friends, pets, family both chosen and given, a wonderful partner that matches me in pretty much every way to walk through this life with, a firm roof over our head (even if the floor is a little shaky) and I'm surrounded by love. What better way to go into 2011.
Happy New Year everyone!