Monthly Archives: December 2010

Chainfire

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This is in The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. I took the advice on many a site that said to skip the book before it…and I haven’t missed a beat, so I suppose they were correct. I just started this one, but it definitely has my attention. Richard wakes to find he has been gravely injured fighting the Imperial Order. That is nothing new. However, he also finds he is the only person who has memory of his beloved Kahlan; no one else knows who she is, they think Richard delusional.

I am excited to see how this one plays out. The last few books in the series I have simply read because you have to read all the story through to the end. But this one has me ready to read more. And so I will.

December 27, 2010

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Today I turned 37 years old. As such things begin a reflection, I thought it might do me some good to jot down the things that I have learned in my 36th year of life; I’m nothing if not introspective…

I learned…

that my job is hard, time consuming, and at times flat out irritating. I work tirelessly for wages that do not help me pay my student loans that I had to acquire to get said job. But I also learned that I don’t hate getting out of bed to go to work every day.

that children can be the most rotten and conniving beasts on the planet. But I also learned that they can be overwhelmingly caring and compassionate, and will inevitably rise to the challenge of cheering someone up.

that there are people in the world that want to do evil. But I also learned that mostly, people are kind, especially when you need it most and expect it least.

that it hurts when someone you love dies. But I also learned that there is one more person looking out for me from up above.

that change is scary. But I also learned that it is a necessary process if we are to live as God intends us to.

that choosing to let go of someone you love is heartbreaking. But I also learned that eventually, my heart will heal.

that I cannot demand someone to change who they fundamentally are. I also learned that I shouldn’t ask it of anyone either.

that I should never make someone my priority while allowing myself to be their option. But I also learned that I should not see others that way either.

to be true to how I feel, no matter how ugly or unflattering. But I also learned to tell myself that those feelings are uncharacteristic of myself.

that I am important to some, and not so important to others. But I also learned that that is okay, it won’t really kill me, even if it feels like it might.

that I have the ability and the knowledge to succeed at anything I choose to set my mind to. But I also learned that I have to set my mind to something to succeed at it.

I have learned a lot this year. It has been overwhelmingly difficult, and the journey down that path is far from complete. But I will meet the trail head-on, unflinchingly, and with a clear conscience.

And I will succeed.

Happy Birthday to me.

Mr. Sarcasm Turns 14

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Last week, my baby turned 14. He kept it low profile though, only inviting 4 friends over for pizza, video games, and snoring (though they didn’t get to that part until 4 a.m.). 14 year old boys smell. I know I have commented on this before, but damn, it’s just so true! I had to air out the house in the cold and rain just to get some semblance of a normal smell back in the place.

I asked him if he felt any older, and his response was that, yes, he in fact did feel older. When I asked him why he thought that was, he said that it was probably because of all the crap he has been though lately. Hmmm….wise beyond his years.