I am heading back to Portland after spending time at a professional conference. It was a nice break from a bad start to 2011. At different times this weekend, I thought my bad luck was continuing.
I woke up today feeling better about things. I attribute some of these feelings to a few days in the sun. It also felt great to spend time with close friends who provide a lot of encouragement and support. As much as I get frustrated with my profession, I am also grateful for all of the people it has brought to my life.
My hope is that I can carry these positive feelings back to Oregon with me, and let it last for awhile. I am definitely making some changes when I get back.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Reading in 2010
I barely read anything this past year. Since 2000, I've kept track of everything I've read (and watched but that is a different post), and this was the least productive year I've had since 2005. The second half of the year was a struggle for me because I was travelling a lot, and even found myself months behind in newspapers. You don't even want to see the stack of magazines that I moved with me.
Because I didn't reach much, I had an easier time picking out the top reads of the year.
Favorite book? Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Second favorite book? Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. This one was a surprise since I am not exactly a battle readin' kind of gal, but I couldn't put it down.
Least favorite book? Home Girl by Judith Matloff. I received this book for free, as long as I provided a review. I am not sure they appreciated my contribution.
I am telling myself that 2011 is the year when I will take more time to read for pleasure. I hope I can stick to that resolution because I have a lot of good books waiting for me.
Because I didn't reach much, I had an easier time picking out the top reads of the year.
Favorite book? Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Second favorite book? Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. This one was a surprise since I am not exactly a battle readin' kind of gal, but I couldn't put it down.
Least favorite book? Home Girl by Judith Matloff. I received this book for free, as long as I provided a review. I am not sure they appreciated my contribution.
I am telling myself that 2011 is the year when I will take more time to read for pleasure. I hope I can stick to that resolution because I have a lot of good books waiting for me.
Monday, January 3, 2011
2011
I am trying to come up with a good theme for 2011 since 2010 was not a very good year for me. I won't recount why it was a bad year, other than I made several decisions that I now regret. I also don't think I approached situations in a way that is true to who I am. Last year, I approached 2010 as the year I would figure things out. Ha. I guess that happened in a fucked up way.
What do I make this year about? The year I make more thoughtful decisions? The year I set aside time to read more, and spend less time on the Internet? The year of fun? The year of working on my debt? I think this is going to be the year of taking a step back from many things, and really figure things out. I am going to try and do a better job of setting boundaries.
What do I make this year about? The year I make more thoughtful decisions? The year I set aside time to read more, and spend less time on the Internet? The year of fun? The year of working on my debt? I think this is going to be the year of taking a step back from many things, and really figure things out. I am going to try and do a better job of setting boundaries.
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