2008
This year starts like all others with great hopes and low expectations. But at least this year I did make some new year's resolutions and I'm hoping to accomplish at least one. That would be more than I normally do.
2008 Resolutions
I'm trying to get rid of stress in my life. Trying being the operative word. Neither of my remaining brothers are working. My youngest, in Atlanta, is incommunicado at this point. The phones were disconnected. I feel for him, but I can't support him. He's in better shape than me to get a job, both age wise and educational-wise, but his attempts are feeble at best. It would be laughable if it weren't so pathetic. And if you think I'm being harsh, this is the man who didn't show up to his sister's funeral and then lied about being notified about it. In fact, he's done nothing but lie since mom has died. On the other hand, my older brother and I are talking to each other at least monthly. He doesn't have issues with me that he had with my older sister and as long as I don't let the state seize the property, he's currently satisfied to let me try to handle things. I wish I could sell everything off and split up the money. Maybe this year, but the real estate industry/housing industry doesn't look promising on that market.
I had a friend move down here from Chicago. He was initially a romantic interest. I helped him find an apartment, have helped him get to know the area. He has remained a hermit all year. He hasn't made any friends or even gotten out to do anything unless I was there to drive him. I'm totally exasperated with him and ready to cut him off. I won't go into the reasons that the romance is defunct, but I've tried to remain friends with him. At this point, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to leave him to himself and hope he pulls himself out of it. It's more of the law of inertia, than depression. We still enjoy much of the same things (I think, there is some confusion about whether he actually likes them or if he's just trying to please me, at this point) but I've become a crutch for him. And he's become another source of stress.
My friend, Kathy, found out that her stomach cancer that was supposedly in remission, is not. She had chemo on Thursday of last week. I've talked to her from work and she's tired. She is maintaining an upbeat attitude, which I try to bolster and encourage by keeping things funny and light when she needs it. But she knows she can come tell me about the hurt and fear if she needs it. I continue to pray for her healing and believe that the chemo will get rid of it.
So here's to 2008 and all it may bring. I want love, prosperity, happiness and a new job...not necessarily in that order and (of course, with qualifications). ;)
2008 Resolutions
- Pay all bills on time
- Get out of debt
- BUY A HOUSE (contingent on winning the lottery)
- WIN THE LOTTERY
- Get a new job
- Learn to Meditate
- Lose 5 - 10 pounds each month( or 1 or 2)
- Clean house once and for all
- Get rid of junk
- Add to savings every month (even if it’s just a dollar)
- Walk on treadmill at least 3 times a week
- Simplify my life
- Spend more time with Michelle and Friends
- Look for the positive in EVERYTHING
- See what confrontations are trying to show me
- STOP SMOKING
I'm trying to get rid of stress in my life. Trying being the operative word. Neither of my remaining brothers are working. My youngest, in Atlanta, is incommunicado at this point. The phones were disconnected. I feel for him, but I can't support him. He's in better shape than me to get a job, both age wise and educational-wise, but his attempts are feeble at best. It would be laughable if it weren't so pathetic. And if you think I'm being harsh, this is the man who didn't show up to his sister's funeral and then lied about being notified about it. In fact, he's done nothing but lie since mom has died. On the other hand, my older brother and I are talking to each other at least monthly. He doesn't have issues with me that he had with my older sister and as long as I don't let the state seize the property, he's currently satisfied to let me try to handle things. I wish I could sell everything off and split up the money. Maybe this year, but the real estate industry/housing industry doesn't look promising on that market.
I had a friend move down here from Chicago. He was initially a romantic interest. I helped him find an apartment, have helped him get to know the area. He has remained a hermit all year. He hasn't made any friends or even gotten out to do anything unless I was there to drive him. I'm totally exasperated with him and ready to cut him off. I won't go into the reasons that the romance is defunct, but I've tried to remain friends with him. At this point, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to leave him to himself and hope he pulls himself out of it. It's more of the law of inertia, than depression. We still enjoy much of the same things (I think, there is some confusion about whether he actually likes them or if he's just trying to please me, at this point) but I've become a crutch for him. And he's become another source of stress.
My friend, Kathy, found out that her stomach cancer that was supposedly in remission, is not. She had chemo on Thursday of last week. I've talked to her from work and she's tired. She is maintaining an upbeat attitude, which I try to bolster and encourage by keeping things funny and light when she needs it. But she knows she can come tell me about the hurt and fear if she needs it. I continue to pray for her healing and believe that the chemo will get rid of it.
So here's to 2008 and all it may bring. I want love, prosperity, happiness and a new job...not necessarily in that order and (of course, with qualifications). ;)