Change is a funny thing. It sometimes comes so quickly, it takes your breath away; yet sometimes it's so slow, you don't even realize it's happening. Some people hate change while others crave it.
Here it is January 1, 2007. I thought it only appropriate to post on the first day of the year. I thought I'd write about resolutions and how I don't think I've ever kept one, so I don't bother to make them anymore, but then I changed my mind. As I pulled up my blog, I noticed to the side that I started this blog last January. On the 16th, I will experience my 1 year blog anniversary. I posted 88 times this year. Besides scrapbooking, this is the one thing that I have really stayed with and still enjoy. I thought I would take a trip back in time before I did my post to see what was going on last year at this time. This is when I realized how much has changed. My Dad often asks me, "What's new?" And I feel like I have absolutely nothing exciting to share. Nothing ever changes. My life is on auto pilot and it's the same old thing every day. Well, reading my blogs made me realize that isn't true.
Last year at this time, I was probably a good candidate for therapy. Maybe some of you didn't realize it because I coated it in humor, but I was stressed out and miserable. I was up to my eyeballs in my internship, I hated everything about school with not a positive word to be spoken by me about my kids, I was struggling to lose weight for a wedding that I just new I was going to look ridiculous in. I felt like I was drowing in credit card debt and barely making the bills except for frequent help from my parents. I thought my life was going to end if I didn't find a principal's position, and I was scared to death I wasn't going to pass my licensure exam.
Deb was merely a stalker. Carolyn, Kim and John were just commenters, and Anonymous thought blogs were stupid and she didn't have the time.
So, what's new? Well, I am happy and rarely stressed. I didn't find a principal's job, but my life didn't end. As a matter of fact, I am enjoying one of my best school years ever. I love my kids and some days think if it was always this good, why would I want to be a principal? Money? Oh, yeah, that's why. I'm still in debt, but I'm making headway. I got rid of my expensive car and lowered my payment, insurance, gas etc. So, things are less strapped. The wedding was wonderful and despite the fact that I didn't lose the weight I wanted, I love the pictures and think I looked just fine in my dress.
Deb, Carolyn, Kim, John and Anonymous are all now bloggers that I enjoy visiting with weekly via blogland.
Life is good. At this point in 2007, it's better than it was in 2006 and I'm sure it's only going to get even better. We are halfway through the school year, which is amazing to me! Jobs are starting to be posted for next year, so I am starting to gear up for another roller coaster ride. Coming off of a big holiday season, I also realize just how blessed I am to have my family. I hope I never take them for granted.
So, what has stayed the same? Alot. I'm still batteling my weight, I'm still a TV junkie ( American Idol starts in January!!!) , I still LOVE my house, I still enjoy blogging, I still have great friends, IWU women's basketball is still awesome, and My niece and nephews are still the cutest on the planet!
I'm looking forward to 2007! It could be a year of big change, but I'm not afraid. Change is good.
17 comments:
As I finished washing my dishes and getting ready to start back in on putting away Christmas decorations, I thought about you and that maybe there was a new blog. So here I am writing my comment. You are so right about how at the time you feel like nothing ever changes but it really does and we just roll right along with them. I am praying that you find a wonderful school to be principal of for the 2007/2008 school year!! I am praying that I can have my knee replacement done and live through it!! Can you tell that I am just a little scared! But I am going to do it this time!! So that will be a big change in my life! I want to wish you a Wonderful and Happy New Year!! I love you so much and am so thankful for you!!
Mom
We should all reflect back as you have and ponder how much is different in our lives. I sometimes look back and think how in the world did that happen? Life slows down for no one, it just rolls along and sometimes we have to run to catch up. The nice things about the blogs is watching that transformation happen and how much encouragement you recieve by reading how each person has adapted to barriers in their lives. You are an inspiration to us all on sticking to the changes that you need to make and if you stumble you get back up and try again. Love you
Carolyn
How inspiring, Kelley! I love how you are noticing - and embracing - the changes in your life. Miss talking to you at our blog nights. :)
Okay, I didn't think blogs were stupid, but I do remember saying that I didn't have the time. (which I don't, but who cares if my house is clean?) :)
Secondly, change is a good thing and I'm voting poker on blogging nights now since I'm out of the busy season. We can still talk while we play poker. Got the chips. :)
I second the poker, and Kelley, do the Wildcats play tomorrow night or Thursday night? Today's paper said Thursday, but I was pretty sure it was tomorrow.
Poker? Um..excuse me...I only play good Wesleyan games like Skipbo and Uno...I mean come on guys...my parents read this blog!!! Just kidding. They know I have strayed from the true Wesleyan ways. I even have my ears pierced!! How about we resume ladies night next Thursday the 11th? And yes, Deb the game is tomorrow at 7:00. I'm excited to get started on this conference season.
Thanks for the great blog. Things do change and it is how we handle the change that tells us alot about ourselves. I have seen you handle lots in your life with grace and pose. Never really letting it get you down for to long and always bouncing back. I love you cuz and I am sure this will be your best year ever!
Great post...I have been searching for a topic and I haven't quite got it in my head what I want to blog about. Thanks for getting us all hooked on this blogging thing...and I think this might classify as some sort of therapy for us all. It sure has helped me get out what I am thinking and on occasion I find myself going back to past blogs just to remind myself that I have been though a lot and God has never failed me yet...holding on that promise.
I think it's sad how the company of wonderful personalities cannot attract a particular person to blog night. Then mention the word poker and 'Hey, I'm so there. When do we start?'.
That's okay. I won't feel bad when I collect all of her chips now. :)
....the 11th is okey dokey with me.
I'll bring a big bunch of "moolah". ;)
Yo Girlfriend!
What are you trying to do get me killed by a stalker or what?
*Go to the comment section on Challenge for the New Year.
It's okay. I forgive you this time. :)
How long will the "blog" night last this time? It's really only fun if there are more than 2 or 3 people there. One time Kelley fixed all this food and guess who showed up??? ME. Well, Kelley, I think we have reversed rolls from this year and last. I seem to be the miserable unhappy one this year, guess it's good we aren't that way at the same time. We would probably both have to be committed. I sure hope you find a principal's job so at least one of us will have money:)
Sue,
I cannot believe you said that. Here I thought you, the dogs and I were becoming closer.
I think I'm going to cry. :(
I'm in. I just had to get past Christmas. I cannot speak for Cool Sis though.
It's okay Sue, just tell me how you really feel about me.
I feel better that it's all out in the open now. Thanks for letting me know where I stand.
:)
Attention BJ BUDDY and all of my "Homies" out there:
You all need to read the comments on my "Challenge for the New Year" post so I don't get in trouble when I go home.
Wow, if I would have known about the food...
Just kidding, the company is incentive enough. I couldn't come for awhile because it seemed like I was gone a lot in the evenings, but now that coupon shopping is so bad, I won't be doing that each week, and tennis doesn't start back up until April. Count me in for the 11th, poker or no poker.
Okay, just to clarify...I knew there was a chance that nobody would be there. Attendance had been dwindling, but usually there were a few who showed up. So, in a "host a party" moment, I put out a little spread. I knew I shouldn't. I knew there was no way of knowing ahead if anyone was coming, but i just had a feeling that we were gonna have a crowd. I was wrong. Nobody came that night. so, Sue and I enjoyed the goodies. I'm looking forward to next Thursday! :)
There's no way I can do 7.....is 8 a problem? That's the earliest I'm going to be able to arrive.
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