In less than 2 days, I get to close the door on one hell of a 365-day teaching moment.
The Bad Stuff:
Being laid-off from a job I loved in January. Losing my best friend in February. In March, learning that the man I was in my first semi-real relationship with since my divorce already HAD a girlfriend (woops!), and in the months that followed--my ex-husband got remarried, I fell very hard for someone I couldn't have a relationship with, I had to move because I couldn't afford the home I loved, and I'm living more hand-to-mouth than I have since being in my 20s.
The Good Stuff:
Reconnecting with people from almost every phase of my life (Will, thank you for being the shining standout of my short life in LA), the gift of laughter every single day (Mark B, I could never foresake you), pearls of wisdom from the most unexpected bit players from my past (my dear tantrickster), FINDING a job, embracing my community, finding a new place that I love, Maniacal Kitten, great kissers, learning that I really CAN spoon and fall asleep, kindness, confidence, magnificent books like The Book Thief (which actually make me question how in the world I could ever attempt to write anything more than a quippy status update), fan mail, the Vibrastrait and the every day miracle of my child.
I would never bore you with my 2010 resolutions. I expect that some of my patterns will repeat themselves, and I PRAY that some I will learn to finally leave behind. This blogging business could be very useful in keeping me in check.
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I just ordered "The Book Thief" for my new Kindle. Yay!
ReplyDeleteSo great that you have a blog--what a natural form of self-expression for you! I remember when you were 15 and we first met and all your notebooks and how you were so passionate about being a writer. I remember being very impressed with your clarity around that. You are a natural. I will read with delight!
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