goodbye, 2007!

and good riddance. yes, this year really kicked my ass. financially, physically, emotionally, the whole deal, really. lessons were learned the hard way, accidents happened despite caution, harsh (almost cruel) realities were faced. and i drank a lot. three hospital visits. divorce court. aimless wandering. to quote dennis (mr. teubner if you are an 11th grade chem student) on a new year's eve years ago, "there were some trials. there were some tribulations."


i'm grateful for a new beginning, arbitrary as it may be. i kind of like that my birthday is so close to the new year, its fitting.


i hate to call them resolutions, but here are some of my plans for the new year:


-get back into volunteering more often.


-stick it to the man. more accurately, defend my principles. (debeers at northpark has no idea what's coming. seriously, i have a plan and they are gonna be pissed. mall cops can't arrest you, can they?)


-be more green. yeah, this is vague, but i'll be back with a follow up and at least three ways that i will accomplish this to my satisfaction.


-spend more time on creative endeavors. i have several good influences in this department.(cello, keyboard, crafting, sewing, writing)


-go out more, drink less. we'll see.


-study at the hance taplin school of diplomacy. this may not make sense to anyone, even hance himself, but that's ok. i know what it means.


-stay positive and make other people happy.



all of these things make me happier and a better person. ease anxieties and guilt. sounds like the makings of a good year!