Late Night = Long

So I'm trying to remember that line from 'When Harry Met Sally' - It's the last day of the last decade - blah blah blah.

Last night I saw people that spread my social circle over the entire decade, which is odd in the past nine days I've seen more people and spoken to more than I'd have ever imagined. And there's been some mulling in my mind. No real decisions just straight up facts.

I could relish on what did not happen and I could celebrate what did happen. Really though for me a New Year is just another day on the calendar when I wake up and can do something. I almost think that we should celebrate Leap Year Days too. "Whoa a whole extra day to make a difference!"

I went to a speech one time given by Hyrum Smith - or the guy from Franklin Covey - they make planners. He said something that sticks with me always - "Time is merely measured Chaos." I have to use my Chaos appropriately. Will I do that? Some days I do a mighty fine job and others, I know I wasted some of my precious seconds. I'm realistic enough to know my organized chaos overall is used wisely.

One label I could give 2009, the year I didn't kiss anyone. Are you shocked? In hindsight I am, but not surprised after reflection. Where did the men go or what was wrong with me? Though tonight I as I did go see 'New Moon' with the BFF, I realized I am smart enough to know life isn't like the movie or book. It was fiction. But is it wrong to want a little of that? I sure hope not.

One label could be the year I made an effort. I tried to be nice to lots of people. I will continue to be nice. More importantly I want to keep those that mean something close to me. Stop making excuses. I loved visiting with Jess again, I need to see Stephanie again, and I need to love my family - more than I do.

The year I found my career. I had one grown up job in one small place. I liked it, but I knew there was more. I found more and with it came a lot more stuff. I have learned that I can be hardworking and fight for what I want. Though the bossman might not like it if I do. I've said it once and I'll probably say it again. I have to fight for my students since they cant fight for themselves.

While the dynamo is still working I need to finish up as kitty is looking at me to lay down and go to sleep. I do feel energized recently as I've been learning from people across the 'interwebs' that I can get out of sharing as much as I put in. So if you read this - my final label - 'Thank you'

and good night!