A little, yeah, but also, it was true. Lee "Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That." Dec 31, 2004 8:53:59 pm PST

eta: wait, does this mean I am no longer the nice one? Maybe I take it back.

2004 was a year where most of my gains were in the mental, emotional and spiritual realms instead of financial. But I at least held my own on that last one.

My DH remains unemployed, but he came so close this past week I have hope he'll be hired by someone sooner than later in 2005. As for me, I have the same job, got a small raise, and have been getting more responsibilities given to me.

I feel a bit saner now than last year, which in a sense is saying something. I've been learning more about what makes me tick and where I need to do some work.

I've been getting real support and reinforcement in my pagan path from expected and unexpected avenues. More than ever, I know I'm where I need to be on that level. It's hard work, but it matters.

Romantically, I remain the resident nookie hog. I still have the DH and two of the three sweeties I had when I posted this time last year. One of the three faded back to friends-only status back in January, but someone else stepped up to take her place with both the DH and myself back in July.

My apartment isn't as stuff-free as it should be, but it has less stuff in it than it did this time last year. There have been too many years I couldn't say that.

My bankruptcy was finalized back in January. Sadly, I didn't list one thing I should have on it, but I'm working on getting that one under control. At least I can afford to do something with it.

And while I don't participate much, I've always been glad you folks are here.

Maybe I take it back.

::preens in anticipation::

Thanks for the back-link, I really did miss it, among my other thread posting and natural confusion...

I feel like I was drifting too much, in a lot of different ways, and I guess the closest I am going to come to a resolution this year is to pay more attention and focus more, even on the little stuff.

This is the thing. Bearing down on the present moment. I also wish I was able to do more of it.

2005: the year where ita was the nice one.

My son got married to a wonderful girl and now lives in a wonderful place.

Yeah, except now he can't get married to ME. Hmph.

Happy New Year, Buffistas! We had a fun little shindig in our apartment--several friends, lots of good food and drinks, and we played board games and watched Saved and looked up at the clock at 12:30 and said, oh, hey, 2005. Now to switch the calendar in the kitchen, and hopefully make a dent in the dishes before I go to bed. Much love to you all!

Ooooh, that reminds me.

t Digs out new Spike calendar.

Ready for anything, now.

2005: the year where ita was the nice one.

oh. then it should be

2005: the Year of Fantasy

What do I want from 2005, other than claiming my rightful crown of nice? Of the things that may be under my control -- I want to be a better teacher of the krav. I enjoy it, but I want to be able to be to them the way my teachers (still) are to me. Maybe 2005 is rushing things for that.

I want to stay uninjured, and maybe even healthy. I want to take krav places I haven't before.

I want to be fair to my friends, to earn their friendships all over again, and keep deserving what I get from them. I want to not kill my family.

As for work -- I want to pay attention, stay honest, and not be scared of the things I'm not so good out.

I trimmed my work inbox down to seven messages before I left today. I want to keep a handle, and keep organised.

And I want to be taken by delightful surprise, in every facet of my life.

Delightful -- you hear me?

Oh, you guys aren't going to start talking about boys are you?

I will still be parsing Lysanna's latest while 50 posts go by.