December 26, 2003
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The Day After Christmas
I was reminded that Christmas is not just a day, but a season. Today I will get to see my beautiful daughter for the first time in the holiday. And here’s the Friday 5:
1. What was your biggest accomplishment this year?
I don’t feel like there’s one that stands out as really Huge. But I joined a gym and started doing more exercise and sending my weight down instead of up. And I took a darkroom class to learn something I’ve wanted to for such a long time that I hope will be an art I can pursue into my old age.2. What was your biggest disappointment?
I didn’t get to start retiring last spring when I hoped to. At the last minute, because of layoffs where I work I felt my job would be threatened (the plan was to go to 3/4 time and then to half-time by 2004. Now I will probably start this process again this spring.3. What do you hope the new year brings?
A change in the administration so that there is some hope to get this country going in the direction of peace.4. Will you be making any New Year’s resolutions? If yes, what will they be?
Not sure. I usually do but they tend to lose steam a few months into the year. However, I’m a great believer that each day you can say “this is the first day of the rest of my life.” But if I do, they would probably be: (1) To form a few close friendships, (2) To stay close to my family, (3) To begin to retire, (4) To develop photography as a creative path, and (5) To improve my health in any way possible.5. What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?None. I go to bed early and pray the fireworks don’t wake me up. Nevertheless, New Year’s is my favorite holiday of the year. It feels like turning a page, wiping the slate clean time.
Deep Thought: I think a new, different kind of bowling should be “carpet bowling.” It’s just like regular bowling, only the lanes are carpet instead of wood. I don’t know why we should do this, but my God, we’ve got to try something!
Today I am grateful for: Daybreak
Comments (7)
Where did you get this friday five?
It’s a web site at:
http://www.fridayfive.org/
What a lovely post. And good for you for joining a gym.
I’m all for a change of administration….
Of all the little survey type blogs, I like this one the best. It was really nice to get this glimpse into your world. Thanks for sharing. Infinite Blessings
I share the “fireworks” sentiment. But, I am working night shift New Year’s Eve, so I will likely get to see some of the aftermath, burned hands, etc. I like your list. It looks very similar to mine.