Saturday 31 December 2005
Happy New Year
2005 has whizzed by for me, particularly when I consider the couple of difficult years before when time appeared to damn-right dawdle. I'm probably more settled in my life now than I have been for a very long time, helped in no small way by certain individuals.
I still miss friends and family terribly and that is not getting any better, principally my son, who just seems to love life and I only witness that in small chunks.
My visa runs out in the summer but my company and I intend to renew it for a further three years. Six is the maximum one can do on a visa before either leaving the States or applying for a Green Card.
I do love Chicago though and have become a huge advocate for it. However, the traveller in me would like to experience other cultures and cities in this enormous and crazy country. We will wait and see what happens. I for one am not worried about what the next three years hold for me. Just to think, when I was 30, I had my whole life planned out. You know what they say about best-laid plans?
Next year is a big one for me though. It will be my *cringe* 40th year on the planet. I find it impossibly mad to think that I, along with a host of friends, will 40 in the next year or so. I soothe myself in the knowledge however that my generation have pushed back the boundaries on these landmarks. 21 was most welcome, 30 was almost a relief, so I'm thinking 40 will be a breeze. Pass me the zimmer frame my back hurts!
Neverthless I plan to set myself some interesting targets next year. Not the normal resolution stuff, but some achievements that I can be proud off for the rest of my life. Nothing completely ridiculous, just one or two to take my mind off my impending birthday!
I have a sneaky suspicion you might be hearing about some of this stuff on here, so you won't escape that easily either!
So whatever you wish for tonight when you finally get back into bed, I hope you live your dreams. Remember dreams and happiness don't cost a dime.
Thanks for reading What was the score? and have a wonderful 2006.
Chicago Addick. ¶ 22:01
I still miss friends and family terribly and that is not getting any better, principally my son, who just seems to love life and I only witness that in small chunks.
My visa runs out in the summer but my company and I intend to renew it for a further three years. Six is the maximum one can do on a visa before either leaving the States or applying for a Green Card.
I do love Chicago though and have become a huge advocate for it. However, the traveller in me would like to experience other cultures and cities in this enormous and crazy country. We will wait and see what happens. I for one am not worried about what the next three years hold for me. Just to think, when I was 30, I had my whole life planned out. You know what they say about best-laid plans?
Next year is a big one for me though. It will be my *cringe* 40th year on the planet. I find it impossibly mad to think that I, along with a host of friends, will 40 in the next year or so. I soothe myself in the knowledge however that my generation have pushed back the boundaries on these landmarks. 21 was most welcome, 30 was almost a relief, so I'm thinking 40 will be a breeze. Pass me the zimmer frame my back hurts!
Neverthless I plan to set myself some interesting targets next year. Not the normal resolution stuff, but some achievements that I can be proud off for the rest of my life. Nothing completely ridiculous, just one or two to take my mind off my impending birthday!
I have a sneaky suspicion you might be hearing about some of this stuff on here, so you won't escape that easily either!
So whatever you wish for tonight when you finally get back into bed, I hope you live your dreams. Remember dreams and happiness don't cost a dime.
Thanks for reading What was the score? and have a wonderful 2006.
Chicago Addick. ¶ 22:01
