i know, i was suppose to blog much earlier than this after the new year. to try to catch up with my happenings, there was a trip to atlanta for the band of horses show. the entire evening was fantastic. besides the show and dinner, i had a grand realization. we had some drinks at the hotel bar before dinner and got along famously with the bartender. now, i know that bartenders exist primarily to get along with their clientele...but within the first sips of my drink, i realized that we had a better conversation with our bartender than we have with most people that we have met in myrtle beach. yes, i know. i enjoy the beach. well, actually, the beach proper, not necessarily the town, but the ocean, the sand...yes, it is all very beautiful- but i've realized quite suddenly, actually that the area here does not offer many opportunities for new friends, interesting experiences, etc. so, this trip at the end of the year opened my eyes to the fact that it is time in fact for a move.
i do understand that this goes completely contrary to my new years 2007 resolutions...which after reviewing i have realized that i'm a planner. i like looking ahead to my next step. i like thinking of what is next. so i will continue to do this in 2008. part of this plan is to move within the next 5-8 months. i've applied to phd programs, so we'll see how this plays out. if it doesn't, i most certainly will be moving SOMEWHERE. ANYWHERE.
beyond that, i had a great time with my mother. i watched her during the show. i watched her sing, throw her arms in the air. i realized that sometimes it is difficult for children to realize their parents have their own happiness. i've been fortunate enough to grow up very close to my mother, so we've always been best friends, but i do hope that my brothers can realize that my mom isn't always "mom", but rather a very wonderful woman. that is her above, enjoying some breakfast at the majestic in atlanta.
so what did i do for new years? well, tim, patrick (our neighbor), and i went out to a bar up the street from the house. the whole scene was hilarious. there was a dj with people dancing to songs from C & C Music Factory. after a few beverages, we came back to the house for champagne. later, we went out on the beach for the magic moment, to watch fireworks and toast one another with plastic cups. the picture below is all three of us at the bar.
since the new year, i've been attempting to get everything in place for the beginning of classes. that is right- my extended vacation is almost over. i've been watching tons of movies, including the show, arrested development. jennie ann also came to visit for the last couple of days. i'll have a picture up soon enough. we had a great time, talking, drinking, and listening to music.
starting today, i'm on my own here at the beach, while tim spends his finally week of residency at school. he graduates on saturday. having the next few days alone is interesting. i start out with a list of items to be accomplished. the unfortunate thing is that i obnoxiously completed most of my activities in the first couple of hours...yes, i should learn to pace myself. i'm sure that could be said about a number of my favorite activities.
what am i looking forward to in the new year? the yo la tengo show, the wilco show, another band of horses show...working on my book and short stories. i also think that instead of listing out resolutions for the next year, i'm just going to take it as it comes. things seem to change so quickly every day for me, so i don't necessarily want to make a list now. i'll keeep you updated.
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