2011 came quietly for me. K and I celebrated by staying in for the evening, playing a bit of wii and telling each other I love you when the new year actually arrived.
My dear friend Liz wrote about 2011. And I was very much inspired.
This is what's happened in 2011 so far...things i've thought about...read...and the like :)
Breathing and yoga. I've known that yoga needs to be a part of my regular routine for a LONG time. I'm going to enjoy a two-week trial with a new friend and coworker this week. We're going to be friends with Bikram yoga...I love to sweat...I think :).
I am on a teaching sabbatical from the Y. I began feeling bitter when I would arrive to class on Saturdays and one person would be there...and that person would expect me to just teach for ten minutes and then leave. It wasn't helpful for anyone. I'm already ready to go back and teach sometime in the spring. I've enjoyed taking different classes. I went to Council Bluffs to try out a bootcamp with an awesome friend...and then tried out Zumba at the Omaha Ballroom....it was AWESOME.
Welcoming...We welcomed a new dog into the house. K and I took a little staycation in Omaha. I loved planning it and just being tourists in a familiar city. Our first stop was to the humane society...whoops. :) But oh how we love this new dog. His name is Buddy. He's half chihuahua and dachshund. A puppy...year and a half and full of energy. He's jet black and is freaking adorable. Pictures soon. I miss Dolly every single day still. She had such a presence and grace about her.
Work. I enjoy Trader Joe's a lot. It's been somewhat of a place of therapy for me...I arrive and leave without stress or pressure. I'm processing the past five years of my time here in Omaha through bagging groceries, making small talk with customers and giving stickers to rowdy children.
Writing. I love to write. A few writing opportunities came my way recently through facebook and questioning...I'm writing a reflection for a mother who wanted to mark this sacred time of her life. I interviewed her with my computer and writing...and will provide somewhat of This American Life audio....and a written reflection. I will also interview a couple who will be entering into the realms of long-distance love because of circumstances beyond their control. Hmm.
Reading. I'm trying to read a lot these days...from A Course in Weight Loss to the Widow of the South...i'm reading. What are you reading?
Friendships. I've always had this problem...there comes a time when I feel (note, I feel, not think or know) that I've been the only one in the friendship who has done any pursuing..that's not always the case, but sometimes I convince myself that it's the truth. I've made an effort to be more spontaneous with my time - working retail and all of that jazz...:) and that's been a huge joy to me. Going to Delice with Daphne to playing the Wii and having dinner with Cald and B...and lunch with Mar...and more. It's been a fun way of growing friendships :) I've got to get ready for lunch with Liz aka Dotty now!
What's 2011 been like for ya?
1 comment:
this a good post. and the part at the end really resonated with me; that you feel like you are often the one pursuing the friendship. i feel that way too, (though i don't know if it's actually true or just in my head.)anyway; sometimes i feel like i'm reading my thoughts when i read your blog. wish we could hang again. brunch was fun :) miss you!
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