Closing the Book on 2005

[autographedcat]

I’ve been debating how much I want to talk about 2005. In many ways, it was a painful year. There were highlights, of course. kitanzi and I spent half of February honeymooning in England, I got to visit New York City for the first time, and we celebrated our first wedding anniversary and fourth couples anniversary. I developed a much closer romantic relationship with aiela, which brought me joy, and cultivated an intimate and satisfying friendship with klrmn.

On he downside, I spent much of the second half of the year fighting off depression, much of it wrapped up in a specific single issue that ultimately was not resolved satisfactorily. In the process, I learned a lot of useful things about myself, and a lot of things I wish I hadn’t about someone else, leaving me ultimately more disappointed than I was with the outcome of the issue.

Between myself and kitanzi, we had a lot of medical issues, the most major of course being her shoulder surgery in November. I’m still working to get a handle on my blood pressure. We started and then faltered on a fitness plan, partly due to various infirmity, but mostly on my part due to my depression.

My task for 2006 is to take the good stuff above with me, while leaving the bad behind. I will make my 2006 be a year of light and love and joy and hope and promise, for myself and all of those I care about. How’s that for a New Year’s resolution?

Forward.

Comments

[elfen.livejournal.com]

Sounds like an excellent resolution and something I plan to do for myself as well. Forward instead of always looking back. It's a good thing, I think.

[kitanzi.livejournal.com]

Sounds like an excellent plan to me. *bearhug*

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an excellent resolution for the New Year.

*hugs*

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

*hug* Let us help, ok? :)

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! In fact, I should have listed becoming closer to you and abovenyquist and reconnecting with curiousmay9 up there in the Good Stuff section of this post.

[gingicat]

Sounds like a great resolution. I will do my best to imitate it.

[joecoustic.livejournal.com]

My task for 2006 is to take the good stuff above with me, while leaving the bad behind. I will make my 2006 be a year of light and love and joy and hope and promise, for myself and all of those I care about. How’s that for a New Year’s resolution?

I normally don't believe in New Year's resolutions but this is one I like the sound of!!!

This is generally my goal too, but it's so easy to get off track :).

*hugs*

[bercilakslady.livejournal.com]

I support that resolution wholeheartedly. *hugs*

[wheezinggirl.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I support this kind of thinking!

[telynor.livejournal.com]

I love your sense of wonder. One of my favourite things about you is the joy you take in just being alive, and the way you focus that light on the people in your life. I wish for you that you remember that and bring it back into your life, and that however it manifests for you that it be healthy and positive and ultimately lead you to be at peace with yourself.

[poltr1]

Sounds like a great plan for '06! You go, guy!

[aiela.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I am honored to be a part of your 2006, as I've been honored to be part of the last ten-ish years. I'm always here for me if you need me. *hugs*

[susanscookietin.livejournal.com]

Every new year will be a year better than the last.

Lots of *hugs* and thoughts, Susie "o)

[grey-lady.livejournal.com]

I like your resolution. *hugs*

[delennara.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a very good New Year's resolution to me. Wishing you that you'll suceed with it!
*hugs*

[bardling.livejournal.com]

Sounds great! Mind if I follow the same road? :)

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

I wish you luck and strength and joy. *big hug*