I have the apartment to myself for the next week, and so far I feel like a teenager whose parents have left for vacation-- freedom! Not that Kari acts like my mom or anything, it's just nice being as loud and naked as I want. Umm....so let's see, here's what's been going on:
Job-- was having a bad attitude for a while, but then I started to get my ass in gear a bit more and continue to find more redeeming things about working in HR. Plus, it pays the bills and allows me to have a social life, so how bad can that be, right?
Social-- it has been a holiday season of visitors and me being spoiled by family members who've come in town. After the mad Thanksgiving rush of visitors I've had some time to do normal things like come home right after work, go running and cook dinner. Good times. I felt very artsy fartsy this weekend as I went to a musical on Friday night called Serenade, and the Juilliard end-of-semester dance performance last night. My Texas crew (Jules, Kari, Sarah, Moni) are all still here and keeping me grounded.
Spiritual/Mental-- I've actually been trying out some daily spiritual disciplines, mostly stemming from a recent surge of anxiety that came pretty much out of nowhere. I'm reading a book called Exchange Your Worries for God's Perfect Peace which I know sounds like some completely cheesy book one might order from an infomercial. But it's helped remind me of who God is in the midst of feeling un-anchored. I haven't been real big on church attendance lately, but am still very committed to my small group that meets weekly.
Travel-- It has been the month-o-travel as I've been to Texas twice for friends' weddings (Christian & Carlos) with a stop in Vegas in between. Grandma definitely won more money than I did on the slots. I think I would like to finally cross an ocean at some point in 2008. Oh yeah, and I'm heading to Texas next Saturday, so hang out with me!
Men-- Still find myself having totally unrealistic crushes and going on lots of dates that don't amount to relationships. That seems to be the New York way--though still holding on to the hope that I will eventually meet someone I'd want to write home about. In the meantime, I've actually learned a lot from every guy that I've been out with, not just about the other person but about myself (primarily my dating weirdnesses) and how to navigate uncomfortable conversation topics and differing perspectives...so that's all good and I have no regrets.
Reading-- I am currently reading Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, and it is fabulous so far. I am also a new subscriber to Rolling Stone magazine.
Christmas Shopping-- I have not done this yet and should probably get on that.
Ok, I am running out of topics. Nighty night.
