It was a strange and beautiful year.
Rather than reflect on the year that was, I look to the future with hope and excitement. Anxious? sure. In fact, I find myself waiting for things to fall into place more than I'd like. There is a very fine line between letting things "just happen" and just being lazy, between being "in control" and worrying about things that are beyond control.
I'm so thankful for each and every day that quietly pass by. New Year's tends to be bittersweet for me. I look back and forward at the same time, try desperately to hold on and let go of things simultaneously. The bottom line is I still feel that my best days are ahead of me, and that's a great feeling to have on New Year's or any day in between.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
5 & 14 Days
Just wrapping up a five-day vacation and it has been fantastic. Highlights include the Titantic exhibit at the Science Museum, burgers at the St. Clair Broiler, ugly xmas sweater pub crawl and staying warm and cozy with Angie instead of having to work outside. I also spent some downtime finishing up my xmas shopping (on a budget).
I'm really looking forward to making some lefse, eating holiday treats and enjoying xmas and even more time-off. I'm anxious to see exactly how long I'll have to work on xmas eve, hoping it will be an almost day-off, but we'll see. As of writing, the countdown is at 14 working days until I'm eligible for transfer.
Recently watched Terminator Salvation and Public Enemies. Wasn't really blown away by either, considering I was pretty excited about seeing them. I've also noticed I haven't been in a hurry to send my Netflix back and get more movies as of late. I guess that makes sense, though, I mean it's hockey season and I've got a full DVR and an Xbox to play. :)
I'm really looking forward to making some lefse, eating holiday treats and enjoying xmas and even more time-off. I'm anxious to see exactly how long I'll have to work on xmas eve, hoping it will be an almost day-off, but we'll see. As of writing, the countdown is at 14 working days until I'm eligible for transfer.
Recently watched Terminator Salvation and Public Enemies. Wasn't really blown away by either, considering I was pretty excited about seeing them. I've also noticed I haven't been in a hurry to send my Netflix back and get more movies as of late. I guess that makes sense, though, I mean it's hockey season and I've got a full DVR and an Xbox to play. :)
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
And Then There Was Snow
Yikes. Tomorrow is going to be blizzard conditions, including 20mph wind gusts and lots of the white stuff. I'm a little anxious to see what my workload looks like, considering it could take me over an hour on the road just to get to my first job. Anyway, the truth is, it really doesn't matter that much. I only have to deal with it for 2 days, then I'm off work until next Wednesday.
Finished Batman Arkham Asylum the other night. Great game, mostly. I had to take issue with the somewhat repetitive missions and boredom that ensued with the fighting mechanics towards the end. Not to mention the ridiculously annoying boss battle with Poison Ivy. Quibbles aside, It was a satisfying Batman experience.
Oh, and if you hadn't noticed, I redesigned the blog graphics yet again. I've been playing a lot of Borderlands lately and felt the need to change things up.
Finished Batman Arkham Asylum the other night. Great game, mostly. I had to take issue with the somewhat repetitive missions and boredom that ensued with the fighting mechanics towards the end. Not to mention the ridiculously annoying boss battle with Poison Ivy. Quibbles aside, It was a satisfying Batman experience.
Oh, and if you hadn't noticed, I redesigned the blog graphics yet again. I've been playing a lot of Borderlands lately and felt the need to change things up.
