Ok I completely LOVE surveys so here's one about a look back at 2008! Some of these questions are cheesy but I like cheesy. :)
1. Was 2008 good for you? Of course it was. It was outstanding in some respects.
2. What was your favorite moment of the year? Just one?! Seriously?!!! Moving into my new place is near the top of the list...joining the Optibike team was another...all of my CI dances were amazing...and a few others I won't mention here.
3. What was your worst moment of the year? Probably breaking up with Texas. It was hard.
4. Where were you when 2008 began? Where was I when 2008 began...I think I was in Wisconsin with my family. *sigh* I miss them so much it makes my heart ache.
5. Who were you with? See #4 - my family.
6. Where will you be when 2008 ends? Um it already did. I was at home in bed by myself. It's definitely not my favorite memory of 2008!
7. Did you keep your new years resolution of 2008? I don't make resolutions. I set goals and I go after them. I achieved a few - I got another freelance client; I fell in love and I moved to Boulder (where I was not living until mid-January of 2008).
8. Do you have a new years resolution for 2009? I have 3 goals for 2009: replace my Gunbarrel job with income from teaching and facilitating. I am going to Ireland to celebrate my birthday. I am participating in a copywriting coaching program in 2009.
9. Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes absolutely.
10. If yes, with who? We're only using codenames here - it was Texas.
11. Are you still in love? No.
12. Did you breakup with anyone in 2008? Yes hence the reason I am no longer in love with him.
13. Did you make any new friends in 2008? Quite a few actually.
14. Who are your favorite new friends? This sounds like a question for junior high kids. ;) My dancing friends and my roommate - they are my favorite new friends.
15. What was your favorite month of 2008? Well duh May of course - it's my birthday month. I also enjoyed October quite a bit as I always do. It's my 2nd favorite month.
16. Why this month? I already answered that question in #15.
17. Did you travel outside of the US (or your home country) in 2008? Sadly no but I will in 2009!
18. How many different places did you travel to in 2008? Not many, it was a slow year for me travel-wise.
19. Did you miss anybody in the past year? Wow I really wish I could remember where I got these questions because they sound like something you'd think up if you were 13 and trying to pass the time in your lame *ss junior high Composition class.
Yes I missed quite a few people in 2008.
20. What was your favorite movie that you saw in 2008? I have no idea...wait yes I do: Twilight. Well not really - Rob Pattinson is just flippin' hot. I enjoyed Benjamin Button. I watched quite a few Bond movies and loved them all except Thunderball which has to be lamest Bond movie EVER.
21. What was your favorite song from 2008?
Seriously? One song? I dunno - anything by David Gray, Steve Carlson or Norah Jones. I'm sure there are others but only those are coming to mind.
22. How many concerts or plays did you see in 2008? A bunch.
23. Did you have a favorite concert in 2008? No.
24. What was your favorite book in 2008? Duh, Twilight at least in the fiction realm...Midnight Sun doesn't qualify because it's still being written. After that I'd have to say Goddesses and Angels by Doreen Virtue. There are tons of others in the non-fiction realm - I'm a very avid reader.
25. How many people did you sleep with in 2008? What?! You think I'm going to post that on the Internet? You're nuts.
26. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year? Nope. I'm not ashamed of things I do - I always know I'm doing the best I can at any moment in time.
27. What was the biggest lie you told in 2008? I rarely lie.
28. Did you treat somebody badly in 2008? Well yes - most of my fellow drivers. I hate how most other people drive!
29. Did somebody treat you badly in 2008? Yes...there were 3 in particular but we won't name names.
30. What was your proudest moment of 2008? Quitting my crappy job...landing my gig with Optibike...writing for Dr. Mercola's web site every month...teaching my first writing classes and finding out people actually enjoyed them!
31. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2008? Oh heavens I say stupid crap almost daily...it's my Gemini in Mercury retrograde. I have flighty blonde moments a lot.
32.
If you could go back to any moment of 2008 and change something, what would it be?
33. Where did you work in 2008? Sports Authority, a web marketing firm in Gunbarrel, Optibike in North Boulder and for myself.
34.
Favorite TV shows(s) of 2008? Supernatural. I also like Secret Millionaire on Fox.
35. Favorite Band(s) of 2008? See earlier question about favorite song.
36. Favorite Food in 2008? I always love food regardless of what year it is.
37. Favorite Drink in 2008? Beer is good. I've been introduced to soda water as well and it's quite yummy.
38. Favorite Place in 2008? I spent my birthday at a retreat/spa called Shoshoni. It was amazing.
39. Favorite person(s) to be with in 2008? Everyone who is currently in my life. :)
40. Favorite person(s) to talk to in 2008? Everyone who is currently in my life. :)
41. Favorite trip in 2008? Ahhh probably the hair-raising adventure to Nederland last month.
42. Favorite stores in 2008? Nordstrom's Rack and DSW but I'm not much of a shopping queen.
43. Hardest thing you had to go through in 2008? Breaking up with TX and being in CO for Christmas (sans my immediate fam).
44. Most exciting moment(s) in 2008? There were tons of 'em...too many to recap.
45. Funniest moment(s) in 2008? I think there were a lot of those too!
Monday, January 05, 2009
Post-holiday letdown
In my last update (or one of the my last updates), I shared that this would be my first holiday season in Colorado. I would not be joining the rest of my family and friends in Wisconsin.
I did stay in Boulder for the holiday season and it was very low-key and relaxed. In fact it was almost nourishing and I felt much calmer and more centered than I have during any other holiday season. It was nice.
I didn't do much of anything - visited my friend in Fort Collins and lounged on the couch. Of course I was sick the entire week after Christmas so that added to my lounging. But overall it was just a much simpler Christmas than I've ever had.
Would I do it all over again? Yes. Will I do it again next year? Hard to say. I missed my family so very much, it hurts my heart to think about them. But it was wonderful to not have to be around tons of married couples and kids. I mean that in a kind way - it's very difficult to be around people who have what I want and haven't managed to find. It's like being on a diet and being in a roomful of chocolate cake (or whatever your favorite food happens to be). It's tough to see what you don't have but truly want...and NOT be affected by seeing it.
I'm not sure that accurately conveys my feelings but it's the best way I can explain.
But now I find myself in a bit of a post-holiday slump. 2009 is here and I am feeling reticent to fully embrace this year with open arms.
I'm feeling a bit disoriented and distracted by my everyday life - like why I am going to a job I don't really like? Why am I even attempting to date? What is my real purpose in this lifetime? Am I on the right track? Am I any good at what I do?
I don't have the answers to all of those questions. I'm not sure I have the answers to ANY of those questions!! But I am searching because that's what I do. And my Taurus/Capricorn tenacity won't let me stop til I find the answers...or uncover them from within as it were.
Some of my angst stems from an opportunity I have that I feel I may have to postpone due to finances. I have the chance to be a part of a copywriting coaching program. It's fairly expensive as all coaching programs are and I'm certain it's worth the money. But I have access to about 1/10 of the total right now.
And it's a bit daunting to move so quickly on this - I'd need a grand by this Friday. I have maybe half of that right now.
So I am considering making this program an investment in 2009...meaning I would postpone starting this program for the next month or two while I save up at least half of the total.
I'm not even sure that's an option for the person who will be coaching me so I have to check that out as well. This is definitely something I must do in order to move ahead with my copywriting career - there's no question about that - it's simply a matter of when am I going to do it. We'll see.
So that is one part of my angst. The other part contributing to my mood is of course dating.
I think I may be completely out of my element when it comes to the dating world. In some respects I'd be happy to go back to 1905 so I can just be courted. I don't have to worry about calling him, asking him out, etc. Blah.
But seriously who am I kidding? I couldn't deal with being a woman in the early 1900s and having so little independence. So if this is the price I must pay for the prize then so be it, I will.
I met or re-met rather a friend's friend the other night at a party. I thought he was attractive when I met him and after talking with him a bit more I was interested in getting to know him better. It just so happens he lives near my house so we walked home together that night and exchanged phone numbers.
Well the entire week passed and he didn't call. Granted it was the holidays but still...I thought if he was interested he would have called.
So I broke down and sent him a text. We agreed to go out for coffee this week. We'll see if it actually happens though.
I guess I will simply continue to learn my lessons and grow with each passing involvement. Hopefully one will turn into a loving, supportive and worthwhile relationship. :)
And so 2009 is here with the same challenges I've been facing the last few years: love and money.
My commitment is to make myself grow bigger and beyond those challenges - to grow into the challenge of being in a healthy relationship and being an even bigger provider to the world. It's worth a shot!
I did stay in Boulder for the holiday season and it was very low-key and relaxed. In fact it was almost nourishing and I felt much calmer and more centered than I have during any other holiday season. It was nice.
I didn't do much of anything - visited my friend in Fort Collins and lounged on the couch. Of course I was sick the entire week after Christmas so that added to my lounging. But overall it was just a much simpler Christmas than I've ever had.
Would I do it all over again? Yes. Will I do it again next year? Hard to say. I missed my family so very much, it hurts my heart to think about them. But it was wonderful to not have to be around tons of married couples and kids. I mean that in a kind way - it's very difficult to be around people who have what I want and haven't managed to find. It's like being on a diet and being in a roomful of chocolate cake (or whatever your favorite food happens to be). It's tough to see what you don't have but truly want...and NOT be affected by seeing it.
I'm not sure that accurately conveys my feelings but it's the best way I can explain.
But now I find myself in a bit of a post-holiday slump. 2009 is here and I am feeling reticent to fully embrace this year with open arms.
I'm feeling a bit disoriented and distracted by my everyday life - like why I am going to a job I don't really like? Why am I even attempting to date? What is my real purpose in this lifetime? Am I on the right track? Am I any good at what I do?
I don't have the answers to all of those questions. I'm not sure I have the answers to ANY of those questions!! But I am searching because that's what I do. And my Taurus/Capricorn tenacity won't let me stop til I find the answers...or uncover them from within as it were.
Some of my angst stems from an opportunity I have that I feel I may have to postpone due to finances. I have the chance to be a part of a copywriting coaching program. It's fairly expensive as all coaching programs are and I'm certain it's worth the money. But I have access to about 1/10 of the total right now.
And it's a bit daunting to move so quickly on this - I'd need a grand by this Friday. I have maybe half of that right now.
So I am considering making this program an investment in 2009...meaning I would postpone starting this program for the next month or two while I save up at least half of the total.
I'm not even sure that's an option for the person who will be coaching me so I have to check that out as well. This is definitely something I must do in order to move ahead with my copywriting career - there's no question about that - it's simply a matter of when am I going to do it. We'll see.
So that is one part of my angst. The other part contributing to my mood is of course dating.
I think I may be completely out of my element when it comes to the dating world. In some respects I'd be happy to go back to 1905 so I can just be courted. I don't have to worry about calling him, asking him out, etc. Blah.
But seriously who am I kidding? I couldn't deal with being a woman in the early 1900s and having so little independence. So if this is the price I must pay for the prize then so be it, I will.
I met or re-met rather a friend's friend the other night at a party. I thought he was attractive when I met him and after talking with him a bit more I was interested in getting to know him better. It just so happens he lives near my house so we walked home together that night and exchanged phone numbers.
Well the entire week passed and he didn't call. Granted it was the holidays but still...I thought if he was interested he would have called.
So I broke down and sent him a text. We agreed to go out for coffee this week. We'll see if it actually happens though.
I guess I will simply continue to learn my lessons and grow with each passing involvement. Hopefully one will turn into a loving, supportive and worthwhile relationship. :)
And so 2009 is here with the same challenges I've been facing the last few years: love and money.
My commitment is to make myself grow bigger and beyond those challenges - to grow into the challenge of being in a healthy relationship and being an even bigger provider to the world. It's worth a shot!
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