Where Did the Year Go, A Reflection

I can't believe that 2005 has passed so quickly. It's been a strange year, being both extremely fast and extremely slow at the same time. I moved to another state, kept doing the same boring work, and managed to exist at a fairly slow pace. My best friend was diagnosed with cancer this year and she went through major complications from surgery and spent most of July in the hospital. That part of the year went fast.

I came to the conclusion that I am bored out of my mind in my current job and that I will need to move to another state in order to change that. I contemplated moving back to the state I grew up in. I even looked for jobs there (there are none, that's one of the reasons why I left seven years ago). I considered getting a dog and decided against since I wouldn't be able to take it with me when I do go home. I waver on this decision on a regular basis. I participated in The 3 Day 60 Mile walk and signed up to do it again in 2006. I started blogging and managed to blog a whopping 17 posts. I found lots of new blogs to read. I read plenty of books, probably close to 100. I watched my nieces for 2 days by myself and didn't go crazy. I spent a week in Myrtle Beach. I spent a day in NYC riding the red buses. I went to Long Island for the first time. I know I did more, I just don't care to write about it.

Christmas is here!

I am checking out of SC tomorrow and checking in to WNY for the rest of the year. I am definitely ready for a break from work. I get to watch my neices while their parents go to work since daycare is closed. Watching the girls is a good way to convince myself I am happy with children I get to give back at the end of the day. It makes me glad I don't have children of my own. This is good for my employer, it ensures that I return to work after vacation. That's about all they've got going for them at the moment. Hopefully there will be big changes in 2006.

The best story from last year is when my 18-month old niece got on the phone with her mom and promptly said "Hi Honey" which is what her mom would normally say to her. That was sweet. This year she is in the terrible 2s and is generally a bit more grumpy. An even better way to convince myself I don't want children.

Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!