:: anne in the attic ::

Create Your Own Countdown

:: Sunday, November 30, 2003 ::

Thanksgiving turned out to be a pleasant surprise. When it just seemed too much either to do a big production or to travel within the space of one day, I opted out of the family plan and resigned myself to having some time instead. Then a funny thing happened on the way to that forum. The universe presented something else. Through a separate invitation, I did something I haven't done in many years and spent the holiday locally with some friends, people I don't necessarily know too well. And it was just what I needed. And I got to hang with some new folks who seem to be the real thing. In my book, there's nothing better.

My life is awash in many changes these days. In the past year, I have done things I never thought I would do. I have made many new friends and lost a few old ones. My closest sibling moved to another city. I ended a relationship without fear. I have lived alone and enjoyed the hell out of it. And I have rekindled my musical pursuits, given that the time needed to bump it up a notch. I have had the opportunity to see and do some things through a renewed spirit because of that. And I am oh so thankful. I know many challenges also await -- they always do. But I feel as though I'm growing stronger, more able to weather what comes, and to weed out the things that don't really matter too much in the long run. (How much this applies to interpersonal realms!) Let the little things go. Ah, this is the curse of the Virgo, to become too wrapped up in the details and thereby miss the big picture. But I am learning. There are great teachers all around me if I am vigilant.

:: Anne 12:16 PM [smartass remarks] ::
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