Two thousand Ten

I was trying to think up a list of the things that have happened this year. The things that I've changed, that have changed around me.

I kept coming up blank.

And then I realized 2010 was a year where I was working on and focusing on stability. Some days I felt stuck in my stability and some days I felt safe in it.

In 2010 we didn't move. I didn't fall in love with anyone new. My heart wasn't broken. Our wedding wasn't planned. I had a couple nieces born but nothing that directly involves me.

I think a lot of people were sick this year. One person close to us died. There was emergency and crisis everywhere we went. Maybe that's why our life was studied calm and sameness. Maybe it was all we could do to keep it together.

But now, sitting here, nothing sticks out as a terribly trying year. We went on a couple mini vacations to wedding location scout. We went to Seattle for a weekend. We went to three different cities in Spain in just over a week. I got more colds and flus and food poisonings than I think I've ever gotten in years past. I blame it on old age. I got into petty neighbor squabbles.

I did dance classes, photography classes, considered (but couldn't afford) cello classes. I went and mastered and conquered the dog park. Speaking of dogs, Penelope got hit by a car, that was a load of fun.

I carried through on last year's resolution to develop more hobbies and to find what it is that I want to do. I'm leaving 2010 with a goal to begin the new year actively pursuing and accomplishing it.

SO! To prepare for 2011 here's what I've done:

• Got a fancy new haircut. It looks pretty good.
• Am working a new volunteer job (as well as my normal job) that I'm almost 90% sure will turn into some sort of paid job offer soon.
• We're moving out, our first day in the new place is around the 1st. Stay tuned for pictures
• My entire desk is clean
• My calendar is ready
• My life is organized.
• I'm ready to go.

I hope everyone has a safe, fun, and happy new year's eve!