Being the first day of a new year, I thought it'd be a good idea to make a new post.
But I'm not going to do the usual "year in review" thing. I mean really, it's been done everywhere. Not that I'm not thinking about those things... there were some big changes this year. A long stint of unemployment, having to take a job not-exactly in my field 36 miles away, my mother and sister also losing their jobs... things were especially rough this year. But there were some things that needed to happen as well. That backbone I've grown (or am growing, actually) has been a necessary change, learning to let go of the negative, removing myself from some toxicity... Granted, some of these things could've been handled better, but that's one of the things about being human -- you must always be learning and growing. And I'm doing that, working on it anyway. I've learned some things about how it's okay to make scary changes (I'm looking at you, Stacy) and how much I admire that ability in other people. That's one I'd like to develop myself.
And in the year to come, I want to work on forgiveness. For others, for myself. I'm harder on myself than anyone else could ever be and I need to learn to forgive me. But I need to learn to forgive others too. That's hard for me because so many times people seem to behave as if it's as easy as saying, "I forgive you," but it just isn't. It's got to be felt, and if I can't feel it I can't do it. So I need to let myself feel it. And for particular people... at least one of which isn't going to be so easy. But it's necessary - for me - because I don't want to live in anger. So I'll work on that. I have to, because even tho I don't want to go into details I will say it's something I'll be dealing with, even in absentia, the rest of my life. And I don't want to carry around all that negative energy. That's one of the reasons I needed to release some toxicity last year... I can't carry around the negative energy anymore. So.
So we look forward.
To really learning my new job and seeing what I can gain from it. It's a good strong company, which is amazing in this economy so it's not as if I need to be concerned with having to find another job soon. But I also know it's not what I want to be doing for the rest of my life. So what can I learn from it, what can I take away from it, and what wonderful things will come from it?
To Jaben's trip to DC for LeadAmerica. We're working on finding sponsors because it's NOT cheap, but it's a wonderful thing for him, even already. He was nominated by his favorite teacher and it's already done wonders for his self-image. We've got a pretty good-sized payment due in 14 days that I don't know how I'm going to make, but we'll figure it out somehow. Because this is important and even tho I'm basically poor, I want the best for him. And for now, this is what's best. Anyone want to make a donation to a deserving kid? ;-)
To Kyan, growing and changing and seeing who he's becoming. He'll be 4 in 21 days (where did the time go??) and he's turning into an interesting kid. You can see just looking into his eyes how mischievious he is - he's such a little stinker! I love that about him. He's smart, he's stubborn, and he's so, so loving. Kissy, huggy. But boy o boy has he got stinky breath! Yeah, we gotta look into that this year.
To mom and Kel, doing their school things, figuring out what they want to do now. Seeing what will make them happy and watching them face new challenges. I can't wait to see this. It's going to be cool.
Ugh, okay, this did turn out to be one of those usual new year posts. Blech. Oh well, I tried.
More to come in the new year. I'm thinking about big changes around here, still playing with the idea of moving to a new address... but haven't made a solid decision yet. I'll let anyone who's reading (echo... echo... echo...) know if and when it happens. For now, have a great new year!
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Thursday, January 01, 2009
Monday, December 31, 2007
Year in review
Waiting till (almost) the last possible second, but still, here it is - my bloggy year in review.
Reminder: It's the first sentence from the first post of each month of the year.
And here we go....
January - I'm hoping to update my ridiculously out-dated blogroll real soon, so if you read regularly and have a blog, and would like your blog to be included, please comment and let me know and I'll put you on!
February - Anyone have any prayers, good karma, or healing vibes to spare?
March - I’m about to prove what a big dork I am.
April - We really need to get this potty training thing going full force.
May - To blog or not to blog. That is the question.
June - Since I believe you can never have too many people praying and sending you good thoughts, I'm going to ask that you keep a friend of mine in mind.
July - Jaben's website... While still somewhat under construction, it's still a pretty good start for an 11 yr old with limited computer knowledge.
August - Just really, really, relentlessly busy!!
September - To celebrate the long weekend, we went to the zoo!
October - Yay for Dani!
November - All the cool kids are doing it, so why not some of us not-so-cool kids?
December - Yeah, it's that kind of day.
Actually, I think it's been that kind of year. Here's to 2008 being a better year for all of us!
Reminder: It's the first sentence from the first post of each month of the year.
And here we go....
January - I'm hoping to update my ridiculously out-dated blogroll real soon, so if you read regularly and have a blog, and would like your blog to be included, please comment and let me know and I'll put you on!
February - Anyone have any prayers, good karma, or healing vibes to spare?
March - I’m about to prove what a big dork I am.
April - We really need to get this potty training thing going full force.
May - To blog or not to blog. That is the question.
June - Since I believe you can never have too many people praying and sending you good thoughts, I'm going to ask that you keep a friend of mine in mind.
July - Jaben's website... While still somewhat under construction, it's still a pretty good start for an 11 yr old with limited computer knowledge.
August - Just really, really, relentlessly busy!!
September - To celebrate the long weekend, we went to the zoo!
October - Yay for Dani!
November - All the cool kids are doing it, so why not some of us not-so-cool kids?
December - Yeah, it's that kind of day.
Actually, I think it's been that kind of year. Here's to 2008 being a better year for all of us!
Friday, December 29, 2006
2006 in review
More reflections. Fun, hey? I just read this on Tina's blog and thought I'd borrow it.
What did you do in 2006 that you’ve never done before?
Performed in a musical with my son
Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I sort of kept one, blew the other to bits and of course I will make more for next year! I'm a work-in-progress... gotta keep pushing, moving, and trying to grow!
Did anyone close to you give birth? Not this year
Not this year... 2005 was the year of the baby around here!
Did anyone close to you die?
Nope!!!!
What countries did you visit?
None
What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
More money, more patience...
What date from 2006 will remain etched in your memory and why?
June - flood week. It was insane around here!
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Wait! I was supposed to achieve something?!?
What was your biggest failure?
Not handling my finances as well as I would've liked and not losing any weight
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not this year, thank God! Even got the thyroid mess reading as normal! Yahoo!
What was the best thing you bought?
I don't really buy a whole lot... not for me, anyway.
Where did most of your money go?
bills and boys!
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Kyan's first birthday! Jaben's birthday camping trip, Christmas
What scripture is a theme of 2006?
Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
God has always given His people guidance on how they should treat one another. We tend to be selfish, unless trained otherwise. But God wants us to be considerate of others. He said that we should treat others they way we would like to be treated. How do you like to be treated? With respect, listened to, not interrupted, loved, share things with, treated fairly, honest with, follow through on promises. If we like these things from others, it is only natural that others would like us to treat them the same. (also known as the Golden Rule!)
Happier or sadder?
I think I might be a bit happier. Good for me!
Thinner or fatter?
probably about the same, although the jeans I have on now were tight when I bought them in '05 and are quite loose now... but not enough lost to be visible.
Richer or poorer?
oh, the same. *sigh*
What do you wish you’d done more of?
exercise!
What do you wish you’d done less of?
eating, impulse spending
How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve was the whole family at my aunt's house, then Christmas Day was me and the boys, my mom, my sister and her gf - opened gifts and just lazed around
Did you fall in love in 2006?
only more with my children
What was your favorite TV show?
I kind of like that new one, The Class
What was the best book you read?
I read so much it's hard to choose! I'm late to the game but I'm really into the Harry Potter books right now
What was your greatest musical discovery of 2006?
I don't think my taste changed much this past year... maybe getting into Fallout Boy, but that's the same type of music I've always liked
What did you want and get?
a new tv
What did you want and not get?
oh... I think I'll skip this one. It'd mostly be involving things about Jaben and I'd prefer to keep some things to myself. :-)
What was your favorite film this year?
Pirates of the Carribean
What did you do on your birthday?
I went to work!
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
losing weight, handling my money better, things going better for Jaben in regards to school
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
my personal fashion concept? lol... that makes it sound like I think about it! I love jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters... if it's comfortable and fits and I'm WARM enough (I'm always, always cold!) then it's all good
What kept you sane?
who said I was sane?
which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I don't really get into celebrities
What political issue stirred you the most?
I get mad about the gay marriage thing. I mean seriously... why not?? You can't dictate who YOU love, so what give you the right to dictate who someone else loves? Just pass it already and let people be HAPPY, for goodness sake!
Who did you miss?
Hm... nobody, really. Some of my family moved nearby this year and so we get to see them all the time!
Who was the best new person you met?
Jaben's drama teacher, Jill. LOVE HER! She's so fun!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
don't sweat the small stuff. Okay, I knew that already. Um... Hm... okay, how about "some people are just nuts and it's best to just ignore them and make fun of them in private!" Does that count?? ;-)
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Such a heart that will lead you to deceiving
All the pain held in your
Hands are shaking cold
Your hands are mine to hold
Speak to me, when all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
All American Rejects
What did you do in 2006 that you’ve never done before?
Performed in a musical with my son
Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I sort of kept one, blew the other to bits and of course I will make more for next year! I'm a work-in-progress... gotta keep pushing, moving, and trying to grow!
Did anyone close to you give birth? Not this year
Not this year... 2005 was the year of the baby around here!
Did anyone close to you die?
Nope!!!!
What countries did you visit?
None
What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
More money, more patience...
What date from 2006 will remain etched in your memory and why?
June - flood week. It was insane around here!
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Wait! I was supposed to achieve something?!?
What was your biggest failure?
Not handling my finances as well as I would've liked and not losing any weight
Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not this year, thank God! Even got the thyroid mess reading as normal! Yahoo!
What was the best thing you bought?
I don't really buy a whole lot... not for me, anyway.
Where did most of your money go?
bills and boys!
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Kyan's first birthday! Jaben's birthday camping trip, Christmas
What scripture is a theme of 2006?
Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
God has always given His people guidance on how they should treat one another. We tend to be selfish, unless trained otherwise. But God wants us to be considerate of others. He said that we should treat others they way we would like to be treated. How do you like to be treated? With respect, listened to, not interrupted, loved, share things with, treated fairly, honest with, follow through on promises. If we like these things from others, it is only natural that others would like us to treat them the same. (also known as the Golden Rule!)
Happier or sadder?
I think I might be a bit happier. Good for me!
Thinner or fatter?
probably about the same, although the jeans I have on now were tight when I bought them in '05 and are quite loose now... but not enough lost to be visible.
Richer or poorer?
oh, the same. *sigh*
What do you wish you’d done more of?
exercise!
What do you wish you’d done less of?
eating, impulse spending
How did you spend Christmas?
Christmas Eve was the whole family at my aunt's house, then Christmas Day was me and the boys, my mom, my sister and her gf - opened gifts and just lazed around
Did you fall in love in 2006?
only more with my children
What was your favorite TV show?
I kind of like that new one, The Class
What was the best book you read?
I read so much it's hard to choose! I'm late to the game but I'm really into the Harry Potter books right now
What was your greatest musical discovery of 2006?
I don't think my taste changed much this past year... maybe getting into Fallout Boy, but that's the same type of music I've always liked
What did you want and get?
a new tv
What did you want and not get?
oh... I think I'll skip this one. It'd mostly be involving things about Jaben and I'd prefer to keep some things to myself. :-)
What was your favorite film this year?
Pirates of the Carribean
What did you do on your birthday?
I went to work!
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
losing weight, handling my money better, things going better for Jaben in regards to school
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
my personal fashion concept? lol... that makes it sound like I think about it! I love jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters... if it's comfortable and fits and I'm WARM enough (I'm always, always cold!) then it's all good
What kept you sane?
who said I was sane?
which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I don't really get into celebrities
What political issue stirred you the most?
I get mad about the gay marriage thing. I mean seriously... why not?? You can't dictate who YOU love, so what give you the right to dictate who someone else loves? Just pass it already and let people be HAPPY, for goodness sake!
Who did you miss?
Hm... nobody, really. Some of my family moved nearby this year and so we get to see them all the time!
Who was the best new person you met?
Jaben's drama teacher, Jill. LOVE HER! She's so fun!
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
don't sweat the small stuff. Okay, I knew that already. Um... Hm... okay, how about "some people are just nuts and it's best to just ignore them and make fun of them in private!" Does that count?? ;-)
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Such a heart that will lead you to deceiving
All the pain held in your
Hands are shaking cold
Your hands are mine to hold
Speak to me, when all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
All American Rejects
Monday, December 25, 2006
The year in review
I've seen this on several blogs so I thought I'd try it myself. I can't start with January cuz I didn't start this blog until April, so it's 3/4 of the year in review. Anyway, whatcha do is take the first line of the first post of each month -- voila! Year in review...
April - The big one is watching cartoons (on a sunny Saturday afternoon! What is wrong with this child - or rather his mother who LETS him watch cartoons on a sunny Saturday afternoon!) and the little one is napping, after passing out over a nutritious lunch of Krispy Kreme.
May - Talented, smart, and friendly... you're also one of the sanest people around.
June - Mom jeans. We’ve all heard of them. But what exactly are “mom jeans?” I asked this same question on my message board today and am waiting (sort of) patiently to see what kind of responses I get. So…. What do you consider to be “mom jeans” and if you’re a mom, do you own any?
July - wouldn’t have thought an 18-mo old would be in the “why” stage yet, but somehow Kyan has caught on that he can keep Mommy’s attention and keep Mommy talking by saying “why?” after everything I say.
August - Okay so I tried typing a post earlier and my fabu mac froze up and of course I hadn’t saved anything yet so POOF! Gone.
September - Have I mentioned I love my Dr?
October - Yesterday my boys and I got to see the hottest show this season – among the toddler set! We were lucky enough to go see the Doodlebops Live!
November - What?? An American who doesn't post a "what I'm thankful for" post on Thanksgiving??
December - Okay, I will post play pictures. Eventually. Gots other stuff on my mind right now.
Y'know, once I started doing this, I thought it'd be more fun to post the subject line of the first post of each month. Maybe next year...
Merry Christmas and hey - if you're going out on NYE, don't drink and drive - call a friend or a cab! If you live near me, call me - I'll come getcha!
April - The big one is watching cartoons (on a sunny Saturday afternoon! What is wrong with this child - or rather his mother who LETS him watch cartoons on a sunny Saturday afternoon!) and the little one is napping, after passing out over a nutritious lunch of Krispy Kreme.
May - Talented, smart, and friendly... you're also one of the sanest people around.
June - Mom jeans. We’ve all heard of them. But what exactly are “mom jeans?” I asked this same question on my message board today and am waiting (sort of) patiently to see what kind of responses I get. So…. What do you consider to be “mom jeans” and if you’re a mom, do you own any?
July - wouldn’t have thought an 18-mo old would be in the “why” stage yet, but somehow Kyan has caught on that he can keep Mommy’s attention and keep Mommy talking by saying “why?” after everything I say.
August - Okay so I tried typing a post earlier and my fabu mac froze up and of course I hadn’t saved anything yet so POOF! Gone.
September - Have I mentioned I love my Dr?
October - Yesterday my boys and I got to see the hottest show this season – among the toddler set! We were lucky enough to go see the Doodlebops Live!
November - What?? An American who doesn't post a "what I'm thankful for" post on Thanksgiving??
December - Okay, I will post play pictures. Eventually. Gots other stuff on my mind right now.
Y'know, once I started doing this, I thought it'd be more fun to post the subject line of the first post of each month. Maybe next year...
Merry Christmas and hey - if you're going out on NYE, don't drink and drive - call a friend or a cab! If you live near me, call me - I'll come getcha!
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