It doesn't feel like the end of the year. Not really. And I kind of dreaded writing this post, because as I think back over 2009, I can't think of anything worth mentioning that I accomplished. All the big stuff? Happened last year ( Read more... )

Looking back, I just realized I never made a year's end post for 2007. It's not surprising. I had way too much going on and way too many things I knew I'd accomplish in 2008 to even bother writing them down. I finished my thesis. I graduated with my masters. I got a new and improved job. And I finally got married on my ten-year dating anniversary ( Read more... )

It didn't feel like New Year's Eve last night. Hell, it doesn't feel like New Year's Day today. 2007? I laugh. 2006 was barely here. Granted, I admit that's mostly due to the fact that 2006 flew by for me. New people, new places, new experiences...it's a lot to have on your plate ( Read more... )

It's one thing to make resolutions. It's another to make them happen. It's another when they happen without too much say on your part.

Last year, I decided I was going to read many more books this year--about a book a week. And, when you crunch all those numbers together, that's about what it came out too, much to my surprise. I can't complain ( Read more... )

It's funny, going back to the entry I wrote a year ago today, but it's kind of neat too, because last year's resolution was to stop being so damn callous and cynical about everything, and reading this entry and reflecting on my general mood of the year (and my LJ), I think it's safe to say I made progress. Course, being out of retail helps a lot ( Read more... )