Time for one last year-end wrap-up post, then we’ll move on to other important subjects, like Tiger Woods’ sex life.
On that note, I’m thinking about fun. As in – did I get enough? (Easy.) Did I turn that frown upside down more often than not in 2009?
One thing that feels dramatically different is that finally, FINALLY, limbo is on the wane. My last couple years have been all about change, but now it feels like I’m settling down and that makes me very, very smiley.
I’ve decided to stay in New York, I’m not selling (or renting) my house in Taos, and grad school is winding down. And here’s the kicker, something that’s highly unusual for me: After I graduate in May I don’t plan to start anything new. I’ll likely have the same jobs, live in the same apartment, be working on the same writing project, and know the same people as I do now.
Halle-f*ing-lujah.
What went well, fun-wise:
- Travel: six trips to Taos, plus AWP in Chicago
- Readings, museums, lectures, shows, and many, many good times with friends (and Mom)
- A general sense of happiness, because I know I’m exactly where I need to be
What didn’t go well:
- Nothing. Despite suffering from schedule insanity the entire year, I wasn’t deprived. (Wait, I forgot about the extremely un-fun run-up to the Great Kahler Mother/Daughter Moving Adventure 2009. So okay, one thing.)
What I want in 2010:
- More time to explore my neighborhood and the City in general. Take more long walks and photos.
- Even more culture and time with friends
- More trips to Taos (a few are already in the works), as well as AWP in Denver this April
- Make my Taos home and NY apartment even more comfortable. Settle in.
In terms of play time, what went well this year, what didn’t, and what do you want more (or less) of in 2010?
Thursday, January 7, 2010
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Tops was the fantastic two weeks in New Mexico - AROHO writing retreat was work and play at the same time, and then I had an incredibly fun week exploring NM with my sweetie. Road trips through the desert are fun! And although it might sound like weird fun, I went on three Zen retreats this year, which were amazingly energizing.
Other highlights were another season of Santa Rosa Symphony outings, going to all of the drama productions at the local high school (because my best friend/writing buddy is the drama teacher), other area drama, and getting a new kitten.
What I want for this year: more dancing! And more trips to San Francisco - it's not that far away, but I don't get there often enough. I miss the city!
Nice! Maybe you should put that first trip to San Francisco on the calendar?
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