insomniac, music evangelist, traveler, Random Citizen

Birthday girl, make a wish

January 27, 2010 – 5:24 am

Another year has passed and as has been the norm for me, it had its ups and downs.

I…

• became CPR-certified (again)
• dipped a toe back into the dating puddle…with less than stellar results, but I’ve learned to laugh more rather than retreating to my bed in tears, so that’s progress!
• briefly had a dog…who has sadly gone on to the Rainbow Bridge (thanks Natalie for sending that poem my way.)
• saw the iceberg that was about to strike the place of employment where I used to work, jumped ship and landed safely back onto a more stable vessel (aka the job I had from 2006-2008)
• learned the joys of really being “just fine” thanks to modern medicine
• learned how to work the pole, danced for money, and felt *gasp* sexy
• got to interview a really awesome local band
• gave a presentation on riding the bus in front of 700+ people and then even more when it was posted on the Web
• traveled to Indiana, Illinois, and the Oregon Coast
• kept writing as much as possible, even when I didn’t feel like it…because even if it was only 150 words, that’s 150 words more of putting my thoughts, opinions, dreams, and desires out there
• realized that I am not alone
• didn’t see as many live shows, but enjoyed the ones I did see

And most importantly, I continue to learn how extremely lucky I am to have a host of people who love and care about me across this crazy planet we call home. To them, I say thank you. And to all those readers — all 20 of you — who continue to read my blog, thank you for continuing to stop by as I consider you just as much of a friend as those I meet in person on a regular basis.

And now, enough looking back, let’s get on with Chapter 33…

Sincerely,

A. L. Venable

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