The Progression
Its hard to imagine that another year has gone by. Each time that I have thought about the 12 months that was 2006, I can't get over how much had occurred during that time.
However,above all the things that have occurred to me in 2006, there are 2 that top all the others, because they have made me realized how much my life as truly progressed during this past year.
One of the things that has happened to me is that I FINALLY finished Graduate School. Its hard to believe that it occurred, because I felt for so long that it was never going to happen. Each time I think about getting my master's degree, it makes me feel very happy that I accomplish this hurdle, and makes me think now, that a year ago how terribly stressed I was about going to school and how that burden has been alleviated in my life.
The second thing is that I have met someone. A very decent, smart, caring guy. We have been dating for a few months and it appears to be going well for the most part. Considering a year ago I wrote an entry about feeling of "the disconnect" that I have about where my life was in comparison to the people I have in my life-- this has made me feel like things are finally going my way.
However, as with all great things that come, there are other challenges that come your way.
This year one of the obstacles is the prospect that I may have to move into a new place. The thought of moving out of the place I have lived in for 5 years just depresses me and makes me so sad about how I may never find the deal that I have acquired through renting this apartment. I realize at some point, I would need to progress to another home. However, when you are doing it because you have to, and not because you want to, it does put a dramatic cover over your head. Although I am trying to do this in stride, I know I must keep in perspective about the situation and just be dutiful about how to make it work.
The second big thing is actually a side effect of one the big things that has happened in my life-- my new relationship. I am starting to learn really how much work relationships involve and how fragile they are and how important it is to think of not only the other person in your life, but think of how you wanted to be treated in the relationship AND what you need to get out of it yourself.
Its hard to think of yourself above another person in these situations, and I am realizing how hard to get it is to get across to someone what you need from them. More importantly, though, I know I need to get this information across soon, otherwise it could damage any progress you could hope to accomplish together.
Beyond all these things, though, I have begun to realize whatever obstacles you have in your life, if you can persevere and keep up with your eye on the prize, you might just get what you want..
However,above all the things that have occurred to me in 2006, there are 2 that top all the others, because they have made me realized how much my life as truly progressed during this past year.
One of the things that has happened to me is that I FINALLY finished Graduate School. Its hard to believe that it occurred, because I felt for so long that it was never going to happen. Each time I think about getting my master's degree, it makes me feel very happy that I accomplish this hurdle, and makes me think now, that a year ago how terribly stressed I was about going to school and how that burden has been alleviated in my life.
The second thing is that I have met someone. A very decent, smart, caring guy. We have been dating for a few months and it appears to be going well for the most part. Considering a year ago I wrote an entry about feeling of "the disconnect" that I have about where my life was in comparison to the people I have in my life-- this has made me feel like things are finally going my way.
However, as with all great things that come, there are other challenges that come your way.
This year one of the obstacles is the prospect that I may have to move into a new place. The thought of moving out of the place I have lived in for 5 years just depresses me and makes me so sad about how I may never find the deal that I have acquired through renting this apartment. I realize at some point, I would need to progress to another home. However, when you are doing it because you have to, and not because you want to, it does put a dramatic cover over your head. Although I am trying to do this in stride, I know I must keep in perspective about the situation and just be dutiful about how to make it work.
The second big thing is actually a side effect of one the big things that has happened in my life-- my new relationship. I am starting to learn really how much work relationships involve and how fragile they are and how important it is to think of not only the other person in your life, but think of how you wanted to be treated in the relationship AND what you need to get out of it yourself.
Its hard to think of yourself above another person in these situations, and I am realizing how hard to get it is to get across to someone what you need from them. More importantly, though, I know I need to get this information across soon, otherwise it could damage any progress you could hope to accomplish together.
Beyond all these things, though, I have begun to realize whatever obstacles you have in your life, if you can persevere and keep up with your eye on the prize, you might just get what you want..
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