I like that, -t, a Rebuilding Year.
I'm still working, and my job's not going to Poland anymore. (Though I will have to start acting a little more professional due to being moved to a desk much closer to the GM's office; it won't actually kill me, and might be good for me to straighten up a bit). Back in school as of Jan 5. Still in reasonably good health, in a perfectly pleasant home. Would like to be in a relationship, but even without one, still in possession of many good friends. Really, a perfectly good existence (from which to begin rebuilding).
Congratulations, Kate, Mark, and Rose! Happy 2015, everybody!
Kate, this is the BEST news!!! Congratulations!!!!
Congrats Kate!
It seems I forgot to subscribe to this thread. I wondered where it was...whoops!
Brenda! Your gift arrived! I love the cookbook! And Oz loved his toy. I don't know what kind of catnip was in it, but within minutes he was tearing across the living room with it. Thanks so much!
Congrats Kate!
2014 was a pretty good year for us. The highlight was our trip to London and Dublin , centered around Worldcon.
I like that, -t, a Rebuilding Year.
Me too. This is my Rebuilding Year. The foundation is solid, but the house needs some DIY.
Rebuilding sounds good. The last two years have not been easy but it seems as if things are looking up. The idea of travel (actual vacations!) no longer seems like a pipe dream, so that's exciting. And other, less exciting, but necessary things are in the realm of possibility. May 2015 be a time for more responsible adulting, more quality playtime, and no more funerals.
I also forgot that this thread came online, so just played catchup. Great news, Kate!
2014 was a year of frustration for me for most of it, due to the no-job situation, and also the car-crapping-out situation, which took a significant percentage of my remaining savings.
OTOH, I got to do things like stay for a week in South Carolina with my aunt and uncle, which was fabulous, and finally got to see wild alligators (from a safe distance) and in general got my sand and sea itch satisfied.
My car engine was finally rebuilt, for enough money to buy a significant used car. It's been running well, except for the alternator, which has now been replaced.
In September I went to Vermont for a week, which was also fabulous, and spent a pittance (compared to the engine rebuild) on a zipline tour and a dog-sledding day. Also in August, spent time with my aunt and uncle in the summer Catskills.
The year took an upswing when I got a job as an Uber driver. It's not what I want to do as a career, but it's bringing in enough money to pay the mortgage and keep my remaining savings in the bank. Also good is that I'm actually good at it, the hours are right for me and my self-esteem is taking an upswing. If I'm still doing it in six months, I'll be very unhappy, but at least I feel like I'm moving forward on some, any, front.
