Tuesday, January 02, 2007
adios, 2006...
...it was nice knowing you. And I mean that sincerely.
2006 marked an interesting time, I have to say. For the first time in a long time, the good outweighed the bad by such a huge margin that I almost can't remember the bad.
It started out on a somber note, even though I was a little excited about it - unemployed, scared for the health of my mother as she struggled with newly diagnosed breast cancer, coming to grips with the likelihood that I'd be alone for the rest of my life in my little one bedroom Valley apartment with my cats.
Somewhere along the way I picked up as a publisher's assistant for an Irish newspaper and webmaster for an incredible congressional candidate. Mom's lumpectomy was wildly successful and now she's doing very well. I decided that everyone else was right and that George Clooney was damned hot. Somehow my love life was jumpstarted and I went on a lot of first dates (though none of them were with George Clooney). I gained a roommate and a new apartment, though I lost my beloved neighborhood.
Unfortunately, I also lost my dearly beloved Noel, he who was my dearest companion - feline or human - for thirteen years. I'm still filled with extraordinary sadness and I wonder if I'll ever stop missing him. Also, BabySis moved to Florida, which frequently causes the corners of my mouth to turn downwards. My health has been giving me quite the scare as of late, though nothing has yet been diagnosed. Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status.
And now? I'm working at JPL, which excites me to no end. I'm making pretty okay money, which is nice for once. In a few weeks I'll be running to be delegate to the California Democratic Party, which would be very interesting if I get it. I'll be part of a progressive slate, which will up my chances of being elected.
But most astounding for me? I have a boyfriend. One I've been seeing for almost six months. And we're still getting along very well. Like any couple, we have moments where there are arguments, but we talk it out and try to come to some sort of resolution. We love each other like crazy, which is a wonderful feeling. But we also have enough history between the two of us that our feet remain on terra firma even when our heads are in the clouds.
Turning 40 seemed to have worked out for me. Thank you, 2006.
Here's hoping that 2007 is even better for all of us.
2006 marked an interesting time, I have to say. For the first time in a long time, the good outweighed the bad by such a huge margin that I almost can't remember the bad.
It started out on a somber note, even though I was a little excited about it - unemployed, scared for the health of my mother as she struggled with newly diagnosed breast cancer, coming to grips with the likelihood that I'd be alone for the rest of my life in my little one bedroom Valley apartment with my cats.
Somewhere along the way I picked up as a publisher's assistant for an Irish newspaper and webmaster for an incredible congressional candidate. Mom's lumpectomy was wildly successful and now she's doing very well. I decided that everyone else was right and that George Clooney was damned hot. Somehow my love life was jumpstarted and I went on a lot of first dates (though none of them were with George Clooney). I gained a roommate and a new apartment, though I lost my beloved neighborhood.
Unfortunately, I also lost my dearly beloved Noel, he who was my dearest companion - feline or human - for thirteen years. I'm still filled with extraordinary sadness and I wonder if I'll ever stop missing him. Also, BabySis moved to Florida, which frequently causes the corners of my mouth to turn downwards. My health has been giving me quite the scare as of late, though nothing has yet been diagnosed. Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status.
And now? I'm working at JPL, which excites me to no end. I'm making pretty okay money, which is nice for once. In a few weeks I'll be running to be delegate to the California Democratic Party, which would be very interesting if I get it. I'll be part of a progressive slate, which will up my chances of being elected.
But most astounding for me? I have a boyfriend. One I've been seeing for almost six months. And we're still getting along very well. Like any couple, we have moments where there are arguments, but we talk it out and try to come to some sort of resolution. We love each other like crazy, which is a wonderful feeling. But we also have enough history between the two of us that our feet remain on terra firma even when our heads are in the clouds.
Turning 40 seemed to have worked out for me. Thank you, 2006.
Here's hoping that 2007 is even better for all of us.
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