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Counting Down To Vacation
Dec. 30th, 2009 01:35 pmMy next Big Trip is about 35 days away and I'm getting anxious. Dad and I are going on another cruise, again to Mexico, but this time to the Pacific coast and the Sea Of Cortez. There will much playing in the sun and the sea, weather permitting. We have such activities as kayaking, horseback riding and snorkeling on the agenda. As well as an all day trip into Copper Canyon via train, which should be just awesome. I've ordered a new swimsuit and some clothes (which have shipped) and, finally, a digital camera (which has not shipped yet). In reality I'm nowhere near ready to go yet but mentally? Oh yeah, baby, I am so there.
Want to know what my life is like some days? Read Not Invented Here by Bill Barnes. Especially today's strip - I have had demos like that before. I may have even said the same thing!
My sis did an end of year / end of decade wrap up thing on her blog. Go check out the bookbabe if you aren't already a fan.
I've also been reading Jay Lake's blog (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
jaylake) here on Live Journal as he details his cancer journey. I've been touched by his courage and his honesty as he chronicles this path that no one would ever wish to take. I've cried several times, laughed even more, and I am quite simply inspired by his awesomeness. I can only hope that if something similar ever happens to me or one of mine that I face it with even half as much grace.
As for my 2009 all I can really say is that I'm kind of glad it is over. I went on an amazing trip, traipsing all over Mayan ruins in Central America, and that was easily the highlight of the year as work pretty much ate the rest of it. The past decade has seen me starting a new life after a disastrous long-term relationship (actually ended in 1999), going back to school for work and then discovering Classical Studies instead, embracing my artistic side, and finally being comfortable in my own skin. There have been up and downs, of course. A resurgence of my depression in a big way that led to my getting help (therapy and drugs) and while I doublt I'll ever conquer it completely I've learned control. A relationship that I thought was the one and might last forever which sadly didn't. The loss of dear family members balanced in some ways by becoming closer to my father than I've ever been. And I bought my house, which I love dearly even when it breaks.
In closing I guess I can say it's been a good decade. I certainly learned a lot, mostly about myself.
Peace and blessings to all in the New Year.
Want to know what my life is like some days? Read Not Invented Here by Bill Barnes. Especially today's strip - I have had demos like that before. I may have even said the same thing!
My sis did an end of year / end of decade wrap up thing on her blog. Go check out the bookbabe if you aren't already a fan.
I've also been reading Jay Lake's blog (
jaylake) here on Live Journal as he details his cancer journey. I've been touched by his courage and his honesty as he chronicles this path that no one would ever wish to take. I've cried several times, laughed even more, and I am quite simply inspired by his awesomeness. I can only hope that if something similar ever happens to me or one of mine that I face it with even half as much grace. As for my 2009 all I can really say is that I'm kind of glad it is over. I went on an amazing trip, traipsing all over Mayan ruins in Central America, and that was easily the highlight of the year as work pretty much ate the rest of it. The past decade has seen me starting a new life after a disastrous long-term relationship (actually ended in 1999), going back to school for work and then discovering Classical Studies instead, embracing my artistic side, and finally being comfortable in my own skin. There have been up and downs, of course. A resurgence of my depression in a big way that led to my getting help (therapy and drugs) and while I doublt I'll ever conquer it completely I've learned control. A relationship that I thought was the one and might last forever which sadly didn't. The loss of dear family members balanced in some ways by becoming closer to my father than I've ever been. And I bought my house, which I love dearly even when it breaks.
In closing I guess I can say it's been a good decade. I certainly learned a lot, mostly about myself.
Peace and blessings to all in the New Year.
