...also known as, a way for me to look back on 2008 and remember what happened.

1. My new-old job. I went back to work at my previous job of 5 years at the beginning of the year. It was one of the smartest decisions I've ever made. More money, better work, challenging issues, great coworkers = happy me. Hopefully 2009 is just as good as a ( Read more... )

It should be no surprise to you that my favorite Christmas carols are church Christmas carols. There's something about the combination of an organ, a good choir, Christmas lights, fir trees, candles, and a hushed but excited silence combined with great Christmas carols ( Read more... )

Yes, I did this last year. But it's good to remember why you're thankful.

1. Work and education. Yes, I complain about both on a weekly basis, but I'm thankful I'm gainfully employed and that I can pay for my education. I enjoy learning.
   
2. Family and friends. They both help me grow and challenge me to be a better person. I've depended on them so ( Read more... )

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I took an Intro to Photography class last year. I am not an expert photographer, but it helped me appreciate photography even more, and gave me the direction I needed. It was a 5 week course, and we used 35mm SLR cameras. I'd had my own digital point and shoot for 6 months or so, and I really missed the instantaneous feedback. I really loved ( Read more... )

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Someone (cough*SteelersBoy*cough) once told me that my favorite TV show wasn't Inside the Actors Studio. Clearly he didn't read this post! I do think that a person's favorite television shows tell you something about them. I'm not sure what my list of shows will tell you, but hopefully you're not disappointed in me for my choices! In no ( Read more... )

For purposes of this exercise, I'm only documenting one song per artist. This gets rid of a good number of songs, but it makes the list more interesting. I definitely look like I have a diverse taste in music. :-)

1. In Love With a Girl, Gavin Degraw, 33 plays
   
2. Life in Technicolor, Coldplay, 15 plays
   
3. Butterfly, Jason Mraz, 14 plays
   
4. Wish I Could, ( Read more... )

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