Monday morning, back to work after four days sitting around the house doing nothing, which sounds great in theory,but in practice it makes you lazy, fat and stupid. I need to go back to work and get my brain and ass in gear once more.
I had this whole blog post planned out for today, based on the thoughtful questions at Accelerating Momentum – I will still get to answering them, because I think doing so will be an important part of working on my goals for this year and building off of goals I met last year.
But I have done things between last night and today that make me feel a bit accomplished and less lazy. I joined three new groups on flickr that will keep me shooting pictures every day. One of those groups is called 52 Weeks of Someone You Love. I posted the first of 52 pictures of Todd last night:
I could have also used my son, daughter or dog as the subject, but Todd is the only one who tolerates my picture taking without rolling his eyes. Much.
And, I posted at Life, After All and did quite a few reviews (Elton John, The Business, B-52s, Nine Inch Nails) at This is Not Pitchfork, so, not a total waste of four days. Also, I’m off on another non-smoking binge.
I’ll try to answer those questions tonight but, meanwhile, I have a question for you: What are you most looking forward to in 2009?
What am I looking forward to in 2009? I’m looking forward to going home. I’m looking forward to taking back my life as I knew it, but improved by what I’ve learned. I’m looking forward to getting over the flashes of regret I know I’ll have for leaving the Bay Area and feeling settled and home in Portland. I’m looking forward to figuring out my next move. I’m looking forward to whatever it is this next chapter has in store.
I’m looking forward to the Yankees not sucking!
I’m looking forward to a whole new year of memories including, oh lord, my son starting middle school and seeing how my daughter holds up being all by herself at the elem school. Also curious if I’ll survive the beginning of grad school. I believe this is the year I’m scheduled to meet Prince Charming. It’s that or win the lottery. I forget. Will get back to you.
Not much of me is in gear either: I’ve had 5 weeks off. 3 of those weeks involved an American adventure but the rest focused on eating and drinking. Fat? Check. Lazy? Check. Stupid? Very much check. The 52 Weeks of Someone You Love Group is a great idea. A picture is worth a thousand spaniels. Oh, wait, no…
In 2009 I shall mostly be looking forward to seeing the final proofs of my first novel from the publisher; sailing my boat; hearing The Leisure Society play live; writing; summertime.
Most looking forward to? I guess that phrase is generally interpreted as a thing someone anticipates with excitement or joy; a positive thing. Hrmm. However, taken literally, I look forward to the fact that I simply must get some writing done. So. Getting my goddamned papers written so I can move on from this degree program. I, then, look forward to the relief I’ll feel once that’s accomplished!
I’m looking forward to being proud of my country again.
We’re in a real mess, economically speaking. I think pulling out of it is going to require a level of forward thinking and cooperation that has been sadly lacking in our government.
I really want to believe that this time I won’t be disappointed. The U.S. has done remarkable things before and I think in 2009 we’ll show that we still can.
2010.
A new QOTSA album.
Actually, I’m recovering from food poisoning, so right now I’m just looking forward to feeling normal.
I’m looking forward to the possibility that my daughter is getting her life back together and will regain custody of her kids (that I’ve been raising for the last 4 years).
I”m looking forward to a real change in everything — government, health care, the environment, the economy, how much money I’m personally making, feeling happier and more content — all of that, and more. It’s a hopeful time, and I’m hopeful.