Where did it go? Last time I looked it was still 2008! And I've always thought that time is strange anyway. It speeds up when you're having fun or are engrossed in something, slows to a crawl when you're bored or waiting, and definitely feels different the older you get. And time travel? Don't get me started. I should know by now not to watch any movies featuring this theme as I go crazy trying to figure out the logistics. So in a way I felt somewhat comforted when I read of the physicist Julian Barbour who doesn't even think that time exists, that it's simply an illusion and a product of human perception, but the comfort didn't last, and wasn't shared, snort.
But I digress. I meant to say that it's that time of year again to break or forget all those resolutions! Not. I actually don't believe in making resolutions, although I do like to take stock of the year that went by, think of whatever had been accomplished or that I'm grateful for, and then figure out what my hopes are for the upcoming year. Doable goals make a lot more sense to me, and over the years I've learned that being clear about your intentions is often the quick start that's needed. I haven't quite decided yet what my aims for this year are, although I think finding another job and possibly going back to school are on top of the list. I say possibly for school because I believe you're not allowed to do the fourth year part-time (I'll be checking next week), and since I don't want to do it full-time, I may have to nix this goal. What I do want to change though is getting back on track with my three blogs and Flickr. For various reasons they've been getting short shrift, and that has got to stop.
What about you? Have you thought about what you'd like to see change?
Glad you're back! ..... I don't make New Years Resolutions, either. I think the idea of having things you want to do/change is great when it's something worthwhile. If it's something worthwhile though and a person hasn't done it during the rest of the year for whatever reason, it's probably not going to happen just because it's a new year either. But I'm sure plenty of people do make new year's resolutions and keep them. And, good for them! .... I hope you can go back to school. That's a shame about the 4th year being full time requirement. That hardly makes sense and wouldn't work for a lot of people - myself included, but I never want to go back to school!
Posted by: Krissa | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Goals or resolutions should probably be ongoing. That way you're more likely to make lasting changes. And I often think of September as the beginning of the new year! A habit of the old school days I guess. Speaking of which, according to the Registrar's Office I should be able to go part-time, but they suggested I check with the Soc. department to make sure. My goal for next week! :)
Posted by: piggy bank | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 05:36 PM
That is great news if you really can go part-time! It'd be almost unbelievable if you can't, but unbelievable things happen all the time,eh? :)
Posted by: Krissa | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 02:14 PM
Yep. Like the fact that I'm thinking of applying for a job that will have me working with the same type of clientele (but as a community support worker), on the same 2 days I work now! The job is only 15 hours, but those hours would have to fall on the days I already work, snort.
Posted by: piggy bank | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 05:44 PM