Ups and Downs
I just went through and unfriended a bunch of journals that have been left to collect dust. If you start writing things again let me know and I'll re-add you. I also took the time to make it so I can read locked entries in my rss reader. This means it's more likely I'll actually know what's going on with people who expect me to know. :-) I'm working on uncluttering my life, both online and in the real world. If we rarely talk there's no reason for me to try and keep up with your life. I'm too busy to spend my time trying to keep up with everyone I've ever met.
Somewhat related to this, I'm doing the 1001 Day Project. While I technically started this in the early spring I've really started to work on it recently. Some things I've already accomplished include going to Hawaii, getting my passport, and getting into grad school. I've also got a number of things in progress and a handful that will be done over the holidays (e.g. learn to ski). Despite the fact that I've been completing things since early this year I haven't actually finished my list yet. I think I'm up to 97 goals at this point, so if you have some great ideas please share them.
I haven't really posted anything about my dad since my State of the Roxy post back in August. If you don't feel like following the link, it was really just one line. "My dad got accepted to Hastings, which means we're one step closer to an actual move. I think the hardest part is over." Ha. I was completely wrong about that. Soon after the move he was repeatedly ending up in the Minneapolis hospital and they eventually decided he should be moved to the Minneapolis home as soon as there was a bed, because they provide more care there. While waiting he stayed at the hospital. That wasn't the hardest part either.
It boils down to this. My dad is dying. IF he gets on the transplant list, one of his kids will be putting life on hold indefinitely (what a fun conversation that was). Maybe two days after that conversation we were told that unless my dad shows some independence it's a moot point. They will not put him on the transplant list. I'm not sure if he doesn't have the energy to or if he's giving up, but I don't see him getting on the list. He's basically told me as much. From what I've been hearing he could live up to 3 years IF he's trying. Best case scenario. Honestly though, this is very likely his last Christmas. I'm hoping for the best but I can't help thinking the worst. And I'm not ready to lose my dad, even in 3 years.
Somewhat related to this, I'm doing the 1001 Day Project. While I technically started this in the early spring I've really started to work on it recently. Some things I've already accomplished include going to Hawaii, getting my passport, and getting into grad school. I've also got a number of things in progress and a handful that will be done over the holidays (e.g. learn to ski). Despite the fact that I've been completing things since early this year I haven't actually finished my list yet. I think I'm up to 97 goals at this point, so if you have some great ideas please share them.
I haven't really posted anything about my dad since my State of the Roxy post back in August. If you don't feel like following the link, it was really just one line. "My dad got accepted to Hastings, which means we're one step closer to an actual move. I think the hardest part is over." Ha. I was completely wrong about that. Soon after the move he was repeatedly ending up in the Minneapolis hospital and they eventually decided he should be moved to the Minneapolis home as soon as there was a bed, because they provide more care there. While waiting he stayed at the hospital. That wasn't the hardest part either.
It boils down to this. My dad is dying. IF he gets on the transplant list, one of his kids will be putting life on hold indefinitely (what a fun conversation that was). Maybe two days after that conversation we were told that unless my dad shows some independence it's a moot point. They will not put him on the transplant list. I'm not sure if he doesn't have the energy to or if he's giving up, but I don't see him getting on the list. He's basically told me as much. From what I've been hearing he could live up to 3 years IF he's trying. Best case scenario. Honestly though, this is very likely his last Christmas. I'm hoping for the best but I can't help thinking the worst. And I'm not ready to lose my dad, even in 3 years.