Yesterday, I did my usual night run over to the playground. It had been raining, though, so when I got on the swing, my pants got soaked all the way through to my skin. When I started swinging, huge droplets of water fell from the top bar onto my face, to further complete my wet state of being. This isn't another blog about playgrounds and running. It's a blog about a really sweet thing that happened on my way home from the playground...running. I walked the last block back to my apartment and saw two old people slow dancing on their wrap-around porch. It was really dark out and they were standing underneath the light, so they couldn't see me. I stopped and watched them for awhile...just swaying back and forth looking all old and adorable. It made me feel really happy inside.
Yesterday was wonderful. I skipped work for bigger and better things. Art and food, to be exact.
I feel more grown up now. Like, I flipped the maturity switch or something. I'm taking care of things and I feel good about it. Classes will be fine. I'll just continue feeling apathetic towards them, which has proven to deliver a more pleasing outcome anyway. Gabe's will be there...but not for long (fingers crossed). Cleet has promised to help me out with my finances and also with finding a more fulfilling source of income (of which I will invest!!!!). Investing=maturity!!! Maturity=kristin!!!
Classes start Monday. I can't believe it.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
New Ear's Resolutions
Kristin says, “Dad, what are your New Year’s resolutions this year?”
Dad says, “I have decided not to make New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’m making LIFE resolutions.”
Kristin says, “Oh. Okay.”
Dad says, “Yep.”
*Kristin exits the room*
Despite my family’s new age idea of ‘life resolutions’, I sort of like the old fashioned idea of making New Year’s resolutions. Yes, I never end up following through (who really does?), but for those first few weeks…the imminent hope of weaknesses and bad habits being overcome and defeated by ‘THE LIST’ is ever present.
2008: ‘THE LIST’
1) I will exercise regularly and eat healthy meals involving vegetables.
2) I will drink more water.
3) I will recycle.
4) I will spend less time on Facebook. (teehee)
5) I will focus my time and energy on finding a life plan.
6) I will take my GRE. I will do well.
7) I will compile a grad school folder and get in contact with Career Services.
8) I will attend job fairs.
9) I will balance my checkbook.
10) I will not settle for second best.
11) I will put my friends and family first.
12) I will finish what I start.
13) I will cook more at home, and spend less while out.
14) I will continue being addicted to caffeine and will refuse to do anything about it.
15) I will not complain about my busy schedule next semester. But seriously, it’s going to suck. 16) Now that I think about it, I’m probably going to complain a lot about my busy schedule next semester.
17) I will make an effort to mind my own business (see also: #4).
18) #17 Edit: I will make an effort to not be a creepy stalker.
There you have it. My hope for the next few weeks all compiled into one lovely list that can be easily accessed or easily ignored.
Dad says, “I have decided not to make New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I’m making LIFE resolutions.”
Kristin says, “Oh. Okay.”
Dad says, “Yep.”
*Kristin exits the room*
Despite my family’s new age idea of ‘life resolutions’, I sort of like the old fashioned idea of making New Year’s resolutions. Yes, I never end up following through (who really does?), but for those first few weeks…the imminent hope of weaknesses and bad habits being overcome and defeated by ‘THE LIST’ is ever present.
2008: ‘THE LIST’
1) I will exercise regularly and eat healthy meals involving vegetables.
2) I will drink more water.
3) I will recycle.
4) I will spend less time on Facebook. (teehee)
5) I will focus my time and energy on finding a life plan.
6) I will take my GRE. I will do well.
7) I will compile a grad school folder and get in contact with Career Services.
8) I will attend job fairs.
9) I will balance my checkbook.
10) I will not settle for second best.
11) I will put my friends and family first.
12) I will finish what I start.
13) I will cook more at home, and spend less while out.
14) I will continue being addicted to caffeine and will refuse to do anything about it.
15) I will not complain about my busy schedule next semester. But seriously, it’s going to suck. 16) Now that I think about it, I’m probably going to complain a lot about my busy schedule next semester.
17) I will make an effort to mind my own business (see also: #4).
18) #17 Edit: I will make an effort to not be a creepy stalker.
There you have it. My hope for the next few weeks all compiled into one lovely list that can be easily accessed or easily ignored.
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