thoughts about 2011
It's nice to be able to say that after a few very chaotic and painful years, there is a lot of peace in my family.
Kyle and I are doing great. His company did so well this year that everyone gets a small bonus, and they have hired back six of the 20 people that were laid off January 2009. I think he is finally starting to feel less anxiety about his future with DHL - he held onto the fear that he could lose his job again at any moment. I can't say I blame him. I'm more amused than anything with work right now - as I learn more about the politics and dynamics of leadership in the company, I become more and more thankful that I am furthering my education so that I don't get stuck in corporate America forever.
The first class in my program ended on Friday. I had a research paper to turn in, which I played hooky from work to finish on Thursday.
I got my grade Friday morning - a 100. I don't know if I have ever made a 100 on a paper before in my life.
Things like this give me confidence that maybe going back to school while working full-time and thinking about starting a family wasn't such a crazy idea after all.
Usually I look to the new year with some anticipation and expectations - but I feel very fulfilled this year, and I'm not sure that there are any resolutions I want to make.
Now it's just getting through this week. The presents are purchased, wrapped and under the tree. I finished up with Kyle's birthday present today. I found an excellent deal on a 55" LCD TV at Best Buy (something we have been talking about getting for two years or so) and was able to finance it interest-free for 36 months. I also bought a TV stand - now I just have to get Kyle out of the house for a couple of hours next Wednesday so that my Dad and I can set everything up. I cannot wait to see his face.
I'll try to post again before Saturday, but if I don't, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
Kyle and I are doing great. His company did so well this year that everyone gets a small bonus, and they have hired back six of the 20 people that were laid off January 2009. I think he is finally starting to feel less anxiety about his future with DHL - he held onto the fear that he could lose his job again at any moment. I can't say I blame him. I'm more amused than anything with work right now - as I learn more about the politics and dynamics of leadership in the company, I become more and more thankful that I am furthering my education so that I don't get stuck in corporate America forever.
The first class in my program ended on Friday. I had a research paper to turn in, which I played hooky from work to finish on Thursday.
I got my grade Friday morning - a 100. I don't know if I have ever made a 100 on a paper before in my life.
Things like this give me confidence that maybe going back to school while working full-time and thinking about starting a family wasn't such a crazy idea after all.
Usually I look to the new year with some anticipation and expectations - but I feel very fulfilled this year, and I'm not sure that there are any resolutions I want to make.
Now it's just getting through this week. The presents are purchased, wrapped and under the tree. I finished up with Kyle's birthday present today. I found an excellent deal on a 55" LCD TV at Best Buy (something we have been talking about getting for two years or so) and was able to finance it interest-free for 36 months. I also bought a TV stand - now I just have to get Kyle out of the house for a couple of hours next Wednesday so that my Dad and I can set everything up. I cannot wait to see his face.
I'll try to post again before Saturday, but if I don't, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!