Resolutions for 2012

Well another year has come and gone. Evan and I reflected on 2011 and were amazed that some much fit into 365 days! As part of starting a new year, there are the new year resolutions. This year I made two resolutions: (1) I will be a pescetarian (mainly a vegetarian but on occasion may eat shellfish) for one year to help improve my health and the health of our environment and (2) I will write in my journal every day even if it is just one sentence. The idea with the journal is that next year my resolution for 2013 will be to add a side-by-side statement to watch how each year compares. I think it will be an interesting experiment and will hopefully help me practice mindfulness.

As for SUNY, I know many have asked if I have heard back yet about my job interview which took place on December 12th. Still no word! I wrote an email to inquire about the position yesterday and again, still no answer. I did a little investigating and checked my personal account through SUNY and my application status has changed to "position offered". Now, I would interpret this as I have been offered this position otherwise I would assume it would say "position filled" if they weren't going to ask me or they offered the position to another applicant. Hmmm, still waiting for a definitive yes or no.

My Christmas holiday was nice. I was able to see my father on Friday the 23rd in Columbus, OH. He came with me to a live music show and we shared a few drinks. Then the following day, Christmas Eve, I met my mother and sister. My sister turned 21 that day so we shared a drink and caught up before Evan and I drove back to Indiana. Christmas morning was very traditional, we all sat in a circle at my in laws and took turns opening our presents in a clockwise fashion. Abbey (our dog) was allowed to open her presents on her time since she doesn't understand the concept of taking turns, presents or Christmas.

The last few days in 2011, Evan came down with a cold so we weren't drowning ourselves in alcohol like most people our age for New Year's Eve but we did wake up to watch the ball drop in Time Square. Come January 3rd, I was back to work at Indiana University and here I am still waiting for word from New York. I would like to be back in NY by February but will not move back until I have confirmed employment.

So here's to 2012 which as of right now is a great big blank filled with unknowns. We have absolutely no definitive plans besides my position here at IU ending in January. The unknown brings on a bit of anxiety but at the same time fills me with excitement. The possibilities are endless!