Let's See How Far We've Come

The start of the holiday season has come and the knitting needles are a'flying and my bank account is exceptionally dry...but I always find myself more happy at this time than any other time. Although, looking back over this year, I realize how amazing this year was. There were, of course, ups and downs, but in the end this year was the start of the up.

School: Started my first year of Graduate School in Library Science. Realized my destiny in many shapes and form (heck, I got an A+ on my research paper...this HAS to be a sign...or maybe I worked really hard and deserved it). It took me three years to finally get myself back into school. It's amazing what trying NOT to put a square peg in a round hole feels like.

Love: Although I have been dating a lot of weirdos (with the exception of this newest lady I've been potentially seeing...yeah, I will tell you later...), it's better than how I was doing a year ago. I am putting myself out there, and I am not unhappy about it all. I finally got to kiss a girl, and I think I know exactly what I want in a future partner. So, although I am still single, I am more grounded in what I want.

General: I am just happier with my life than last year. It is easier to just let go of all the things that bother me, and just live life. I am still working on in, but yeah...it's nice.

I am really curious to see how things will be next year. There are some unfinished business that will possibly move to next year (like school and what not), and it will be exciting to see how it will finish.

Yes, I know, new girl. Only been on two dates. Going on a third tomorrow (ice skating). She is nice. Cute. And seems normal. No baggage. No apparent ticks. Isn't clingy. Likes to eat, talk, and be adventurous. Not forever, but I like spending time with her. So, I will spend time with her. Because it is soooooooo eeaasssssssyyyyyyyyy. When it is easy and there are no emotional or mental baggage, it's not hard to have a nice dating relationship. So, we will see.

While I am on break, I will sleep, read, knit, work, and just be mentally lazy. Yay!

And if I don't update this before, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!