Archive for February, 2010

it’s here

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

If you’ve followed my blog over the last few months, you may recall that at times I’ve said that I had the feeling that something big was around the corner, though I was never exactly sure when it was going to get here, or what it was. Well, it’s here. And as usual, it’s not what I expected. (more…)

shaking off the past

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Last night was not what I would consider one of my shining moments. Lately I’ve been feeling rather discontent with certain aspects of my life, and last night it caught up with me. Though I’m over being sick, I stayed home last night instead of going to jujitsu class. To make matters worse, I allowed myself to sink into a bout of self pity, and decided to indulge in a couple of beers, which made me a bit loopy last night and left me tired and drained today. Though I have done my best to let it go, there are still times when my late wife’s memory still causes me to be emotional. For some reason this still surprises me, since I can think of my two living ex-wives without feeling anything, except possibly relief and gratitude that those relationships are history. (more…)

valentine’s day reflections

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Another year, another Valentine’s Day. I say that because to me, it was just like any other day of the year. Since I’ve been in between relationships for a while now, it didn’t really seem like there was anything to celebrate yesterday, other than just being alive, which I try to do every day. It was a pretty good day for the most part – I didn’t go anywhere, and I was able to lounge around and read or watch tv for a good portion of the day. I only wish I could say it was all good. (more…)

updates

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Well, a lot has happened since my last update. The week of yes came and went with little fanfare, I’ve finally gotten over the sinus infection and started back to class, and I’m continuing my trek through the Android development book. Looking around the kitchen this morning, the counter is full of dirty dishes, appliances, and packaged food and fruit. I feel like I’m waking up from a month long nap, now that I’m healthy again. And the one thing that I keep thinking as I look around my house and evaluate some of the things in my life is, something has to change. (more…)

the week of yes, day 2

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

It’s midday of day 2 of the week of yes. Just a little while ago I inadvertently committed a faux pax by saying no when invited to lunch by one of my friends, but I think I’ll survive. It’s really the first thing I’ve been asked where I had the opportunity to say yes since starting yesterday, and I goofed. Well, at least I’m aware of it, and rather quickly. Though I can’t make up for it, next time I will remember to say yes before I manage to say no again.

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