After a very emotional trip to El Paso it is time to unpack. To take everything out. Including the Christmas goodies I managed to score,* all my dirty clothes and even the clean ones that managed to escape.** And, of course, my feelings. Although these holidays left me emotionally drained, they also gave me perspective (and hope) about the future. To me, family has always been important, and although I am a big advocate of independence, it wasn't until recently that I realized I need to be my own person, and I should make decisions based on what works for me (with Pastelito by my side).
So, in order to optimize the project that is my life, I am launching the new version of Lopez!: Lopez! 0.6. (add tag: Now with extra Focus!). This new version guarantees:
-To not be afraid.
-To be grateful.
-To be generous.
-To be organized.
-To update the Supa-Dupa Calendar of Fun (and actually do the stuff written on it***)
-To work on her art.
-To work on her writing (at least a rought draft of Lopez!).
-To update the blog.
-And to take more trips (to visit my parents, weekend road trips and fun ones, also).
And last but not least:
-To enjoy life.
These are not resolutions, as I believe resolutions are a way to help you achieve something. The point of my guarantees is that each and every one is a goal (this actually makes sense in my head, so just humor me).
And in order to fulfill the grateful clause, I thank everybody who made 2005 an exciting year. The year that gave us new friends and Tuesday meals, the gift of travel for us and others, new jobs and the Spider series. A surgery, a diagnosis and a treatment. Racquetball, abs lab and World Cup qualifications. Harry Potter book and movie, Serenity and King Kong. A new car, an old car and the ability to teach a used-car dealer who's boss. Goodbyes, a divorce, the promise of babies, and even an engagement. Thank you all, you fun buggers!
And now, time for lunch.
*(coffee, Rabanes, Serenity and a whole pad of TPS reports. God bless Christmas!)
**(11 days require 11 pairs of socks. 2 made it back Downy-fresh. Go figure).
***This weekend: 1st Thursday, rest, and "Smokey and the Bandit" @ the Alamo.
2 comments:
Like I mentioned at lunch, I'm glad you've been thinking about all this. I know it hasn't been easy, and I think you know I support you completely.
Enjoyment of life commencing ... now!
And "Smokey and the Bandit?" Yeee-haw! That's good, 'cause you know we've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there.
Little Lopez! I support you too, say, around 95%.
It's always been really funny when people sneak up and scare you, 'cause you squeal. So the not being afraid upgrade might not work for me.
Can you switch that bit for something else? Maybe, 40% less static cling?
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