A Little More About Me

"But his heart was in a constant, turbulent riot. The most grotesque and fantastic conceits haunted him in his bed at night. A universe of ineffable gaudiness spun itself out in his brain while the clock ticked on the wash-stand and the moon soaked with wet light his tangled clothes upon the floor. Each night he added to the pattern of his fancies until drowsiness closed down upon some vivid scene with an oblivious embrace. For a while these reveries provided an outlet for his imagination; they were a satisfactory hint of the unreality of reality, a promise that the rock of the world was founded securely on a fairy’s wing." --F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Friday, December 30, 2011

And A Happy New Year

I have to say that 2011 was one of the most challenging and sorrowful years of my life; however, I consider myself to be incredibly lucky and I feel a lot of joy and hope when I look to the future.  I think my life is blessed in the following ways:

1.  I'm in love with my best friend.  He opens my mind and teaches me new things every day.
2.  I love my family so much that I willingly hang out with them on a regular and frequent basis; they're more like friends in this way.
3.  I love my friends so much that I'd want to do anything for them; they're more like family in this way.
4.  I get paid to do something I would happily, giddily, 100% complaint-free do for free.
5.  There is an incredible mentor figure in my life who showers me with guidance and kindness and generosity and love.
6.  I achieved my #1 goal of graduating from graduate school this year.
7.  I achieved my #2 goal of completing a novel this year.
8.  I have two living grandparents; the two who've passed away are still very much a part of my life.
9.  I have a handle on my student loans, thanks in large part to the generosity of my two grandmothers.
10.  I work with people I love.  I live with people I love.  I hang out with people I love.  I have Date Night every Wednesday with someone I love.
11.  I think life's too short for bad friends and I don't waste my time and energy on people who suck away mine.  I'm surrounded by worthy and inspiring people.

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