It's that time of year again, the time for end of the year business. A little year review, a little year preview, and a little wild celebration. :)
Generally speaking, I try to take at least five minutes to think about the year that was. Did I learn anything new, did I make any historically important discoveries, do I feel as though forward progress was made, have I gotten any closer to becoming an actual grownup instead of an aimless wanderer?
Sadly, there were no important historic discoveries in my 2007, but in all fairness, I wasn't really looking for anything either. I guess you could say that I've learned a thing or two. I've learned that if you make a big ridiculous proclamation in your drunkenness on New Year's Eve because you're a) drunk and b) sad, there's a good chance it was a little bit of an overreaction and sticking to it all year because you're just that stubborn might look a little silly in retrospect. However, I've come this far so I'm going to go ahead and stand by the No Men in 2007 rule as a sound decision that has helped my spiritual and emotional growth immensely. :)
I've also learned that if a friend is getting married in December and the weather is going to be any kind of threat, it's better to follow my instincts and just pick the earlier flight. Work will understand.
As far as forward progress and the quest to become more than an aimless wanderer, that remains to be seen.
And now we move on to 2008. I have high hopes for 2008. I'm trying to break my usual habit of making a ridiculously long, Bridget Jones - like list of ways I'm going to improve myself, things I'm going to do, all in my quest to achieve balance and the ever elusive "inner poise". And then by approximately February 1 it becomes too overwhelming and I just give up. From now on I'm making a general proclomation of what the year is going to be about and then I'm going to do my best to stick to that general goal. This year's goal is "Making Decisions in 2008." This will be the year that I stop waffling and decide things. I'm not sure what things I'll decide per se, but mark my words, decisions will be made. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the status of the decision-making. :)
Well, that little exercise felt good. Now I just have to make it through the rest of my work day and get ready to ring in the New Year the best way I know how: with my friends, an alcoholic punch, Chinese food and some champagne!
Happy New Year!!
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Happy New Year Jessie! I can't wait to see the decision making progress. :) Amo Stage
Happy New Year Jes!! Good luck with the resolution and have fun tonight! Marie
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