Goodbye 2007
I don't make New Year's resolutions. I thought about it this morning, and the resolutions I would make for this year are goals I have had since moving to Canada. And since quitting my job. Maybe a fresh calendar page, hell a fresh calendar for that matter, will help me strengthen my resolve towards these goals. But I would not hold my breath. I don't know about you, but New Year's Eve makes me more reflective on the past than the future.
It's hard for me not to look back at last New Year's and remember my stepdad was still alive and 16 days from learning he had cancer. Last New Year's my stepdad was alive and not dying anytime soon. This New Year's, he's gone.
Last New Years I was unmarried, newly unemployed and spending a great deal of time driving back and forth between Canada and the US. Entirely too much time on the ferry to Vancouver Island. Now I'm married, still unemployed, living in Canada. But I don't ride that damn ferry very often. Thank god.
It's been quite a year, hasn't it?
Happy New Year everyone!
Comments
Comments closed on older entries, whenever I get around to it, to avoid spam.I'm not too sure about last year being such a good year, all told, but a few good and even great things have happened and made up for the bad things. Mostly. You've done well, young Jedi - resolutions or no. Keep up the good work, and have a wonderful Happy New Year!
Posted by: Vanwall | 31 décembre 2007 21h36
Hi! I just came across your site and thought I would drop you a happy new year note. I too am an American lady living in Canada for the last few years since my partner is from here. All the best for 2008!
Posted by: Carla | 31 décembre 2007 22h03
Here's to hoping you have a happy and healthy 2008!
Posted by: Ces | 1 janvier 2008 6h24
Those are a lot of changes for one year! Are you doing ok? In 2005, I moved, got married, moved to a different state (14 hours away), got two jobs, and then 9 months later, moved to another state 27 hours away, and in the following months had three different jobs. It was very stressful. I don't know what I would have done if a loved one had died (SO sorry about that).
I never make New Year's resolutions. It's just not my way.
Posted by: aries327 | 7 janvier 2008 6h52