My grandfather is dying of Lung Cancer. My grandmother is also probably dying of lung cancer, and will find out later this week. My favorite teacher in High School died of lung cancer 2 days ago.
I am not longer smoking, as a result.
I've always found it hard to look forward at an upcoming year without taking a moment to look back at the one we're leaving behind. I know this is a little overdue as well. I'm having a hard time motivating myself to update this. Actually, I'm having a hard time motivating myself to do ANYTHING. Even getting up and going to work is becoming a huge task. Anyway, let's begin, shall we?
In 2008, I was left by my so-called fiancé, who really didn't care less about a relationship in the long run. It was a long, hard journey getting over that fact, but now I realize that it was all for the better, as I couldn't seem to grow with someone like him in my life, and now without the stars in my eyes, I realize how immature, self righteous, and uncaring he was.
In 2008, I turned 18.
In 2008, I made the conscience decision to go more green, in my personal effort to keep this world habitable (in 2009, maybe I'll even follow through).
In 2008, I began smoking.
In 2008, I learned much to my dismay, that I don't hate Apple nearly as much as I used to.
In 2008, I had several different crushes, got over said crushes, and now realize that I am falling for someone who is unattainable.
In 2008, I discovered that comic books, graphic novels and video games are actually more enjoyable than they were when I was a kid.
In 2008, I met Samantha Ray, and realized that upon getting to know someone, people are not as shallow and uppity as they may seem.
In 2008, I waited for George RR Martin to finish A Dance of Dragons (in 2009, I will continue to wait).
In 2008, I read several hundred books and graphic novels.
In 2008, I was introduced to the worlds created by Chuck Palahniuk, Brandon Sanderson, Frank Miller, Jonathan Safran Foer, and Neil Gaiman.
In 2008, I fell down some stairs and damaged my knee (in 2009, I will continue to bitch about it).
In 2008, I made sure that every person who talks to me knows how appreciative I am for my sanity, which is solely due to them.
In 2008, I expressed my love and respect for every person in my life on a regular basis.
In 2008, I moved out of my mothers home, and searched for a new life on my own.
In 2008, I began college and realized how much I miss being a child.
In 2008, I cried at least 30 times.
In 2008, I realized that life is short and full of surprises/death, and that everyone needs to be more appreciative for what they have.
Happy New Year, folks, may the next year of all of our lives be filled with love and laughter.
As is always our custom around me, I urge you to share your New Years resolutions with me in the comments section.
And as for mine?
In 2009, I want to do more.
matt: hi
Shteffi-Saurus: meow.
matt: cats purr to calm them selves down from catstress
Shteffi-Saurus: Not true. If it were, I would purr all the TIME. Gosh.
matt: lol
matt: also when they are happy or tired
Shteffi-Saurus: So pretty much, they do it all the time?
matt: i guess
matt: says national geographic
Shteffi-Saurus: What a boring animal.
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