Up up up and then two weeks of down. Sick and stressed and now super stressed.
Knowing Michael will always be there next to me when we wake up (and wherever that may be) is keeping me sane.
Forever Lazy Line Painter Jane
Boo to the business world
You know a girl who’s
tax-free on her back
And makin’ plenty cash
You are working
for the joy of giving
2011.
2011 was an interesting year. I turned 25, learned just how human parents are, put my dreams on hold to be an adult, and thanked my lucky stars every day that Michael is next to me for everything. I feel a lot more grown-up than I did a year ago. Funny how getting screwed over twice in a year will do that. I went from Plan A to Plan B to Plan not even on the radar and lived to tell about it.
In 2011…
Did you do something you would never do?:
Not that I can think of.
Did you keep any New Year’s Resolutions?:
Didn’t make any.
Did anyone close to you give birth?:
Jenn had a baby girl, Erin had a baby boy (Elliott!! I suggested the name - and gave up my former first choice of name too). Lots of babies to come in 2012 though.
Did anyone close to you die?:
No.
Did you visit any countries?:
No.
What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011:
A teaching job would be nice.
Will any date from 2011 stay etached in your memory forever?:
The last week of August was pure insanity. Other than that, nothing comes to mind.
What was your biggest achievement of 2011?:
Staying afloat.
What was your biggest failure?:
Putting my trust in people that don’t deserve it.
Did you suffer illness or injury?:
The flu during spring break was fun.
What was the best thing you bought in ‘11?:
My mom’s old car and pretty shoes.
Did your behavior change over the year?:
No.
Where did you spend most of your money?:
Rent, shoes, baseball books.
Are you happier than this time last year?:
Yes or about the same.
What song will remind you of 2011?:
All of The Whole Love.
What do you wish you would have done more of?:
Sleeping.
What do you wish you would have done less of?:
Crying and worrying about things out of my control.
What did you do for Christmas ‘11?:
Christmas Eve at Nana & Papa Taylor’s in Georgetown. Christmas day with Michael’s Mom’s family and my mom in South Austin.
Did you fall in love in 2011?:
Every day.
Did you get your heart broken in 2011?:
Yes, by a principal.
Favorite TV program of ‘11?:
Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Do you hate anyone now that you didnt hate this time last year?:
Nope.
What was the best book you read and/or movie you saw?:
Oh man, so many amazing baseball books. Some okay movies, but mostly it was just baseball books.
What was your greatest discovery?:
The price of season tickets at the Disch.
What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?:
I turned 25 and we watched tv and ate dinner and had a normal calm night and I loved it.
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?:
A teaching job.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2011?:
Patterns, blues and grays, wonderful shoes.
Friends
Who was the best new person you met?:
I met her in 2010, but got close to her in 2011, so I’ll say Liz.
Who did you wish you did not meet?:
Former retail co-workers.
Who was your best friend?:
Michael.
Who was your enemy?:
I don’t do enemies.
Who do you miss?:
Sherry, Liz, Lindsey Royal.
Who will you never forget?:
The kids in our unit last year.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
Don’t spend all your time trying to impress one person, because when they don’t notice or care, it really hurts.
What will you always remember about 2011?:
Lake Ocean.
Aspirations for 2012…
What do you want to do in ‘12 that you couldn’t in ‘11?:
Get a teaching job.
Any resolutions?:
No.
Anything you want to change about yourself for 2012?:
A few things.
Do you want to make more friends in 2012?:
Eh.
Attention tumblr-ers
Splitting my tumbling into two tumblrs:
1. http://cannat.tumblr.com (this one) for life - Texas Baseball (which doesn’t leave a whole lot, admittedly). If you know me in real life but don’t give two craps about college baseball, stay here.
2. http://fuckyeahtexasbaseball.tumblr.com (new one) for Texas Baseball. I’m about to embark on a big project over there about all of the new players for 2012. If you give two craps about college baseball, go there.
Attention Tumblr Education Community: I am not teaching. I’m not EAing. I got screwed again and I don’t really want to talk about it right now. I am still passionate about education, but I had to make a choice between being paid beans and getting treated like crap or choosing a new job with decent pay and the ability to eat and pay bills. I chose the latter. I’ll teach someday, I promise. Meanwhile, it still stings a little to see education posts and everyone’s stories about their classes when I can’t relate. Please don’t be hurt by unfollows. I’ll return someday.
First thing about it — and this seems so obvious that maybe we overlook it — baseball is a beautiful thing. It’s more beautiful in an old park that’s asymmetrical and quirky, but even — and I hate to say this ‘cause it might encourage them — but even in a dome with artificial turf, it’s beautiful. The way the field fans out. The choreography of the sport. The pace and rhythm of it. The fact that that pace and rhythm allows for conversation, and reflection, and opinion, and comparison.
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| — | Bob Costas, Ken Burns’ Baseball (1994) |
