Happy New Year!
Michelle on Dec 30 2007 at 4:28 pm | Filed under: Uncategorized
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I’ve been looking through my archives in an effort to find the highlights of 2007. What I found, for the most part, is the realization that my job, although at times fulfilling, is pretty depressing. But other things are good! For example:
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I found those drunken mutterings of Sky’s hateful probation officer on MySpace and got him away from her. That was a hoot.
Sky got off probation without incident and started college. He has been living successfully on his own and is beginning to learn more about what he wants in life. Right now, he is in San Diego at a hostel, meeting all kinds of interesting international types.
I got a high paying tutoring job that enables me to take my son to the library two days a week after school and basically earn money for being there.
I learned how to make some money blogging. I’m getting better at it each day.
I moved out of the ghetto apartments and live in the “luxury” apartments in town. It’s quite nice, actually.
Sage has progressed so much, especially in reading. He is such a smart kid, especially in that way that no one measures…the way that has him up at night contemplating how the universe is constructed.
I get along well with my ex-husband now. He participates in our lives, and even pays child support, although there is no way he would ever be legally obligated to do so, and I never asked for it. I wonder if I am the only person in the whole world in this situation, since I’ve never heard of a step-father paying child support before.
I do some good things at work, like teaching the kids how to crochet and relating to them in a way that has them seeking my help with their situations. This makes me feel better about not being able to teach them very much about much of anything else–a frustration.
I (finally!!!!) got a Kitchenaid mixer for Christmas! It’s red, and I’ve made some yummy pizza crust and biscuits with it so far.
I especially want to say Happy New Year to Deborah, Margaret, Tonya, Chris, Ken and Mary. It means the world to me that you guys continue to come around here and listen to my rants, crises, dreams and exhilarations. I hope you all have a wonderful 2008.
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You deserve every bit of happiness you have, Michelle, and much more to come.
Much love to you, Michelle. I also look forward to your thoughtful and insightful comments. Being a fellow teacher, you can understand my concerns and frustrations. I like all the positives in your life, and how upbeat your tone is. I know you don’t always feel that way(who does?) but it does help all of us to count our blessings at times.You know I enjoy a good rant–both reading and doing. Happy 2008 to all of us!!
Hugs to you, Michelle and wishes for a great 2008! Your life frustrations mirror those that most of us have just trying to get through ok in this world. The fact that we are getting through it is a real accomplishment. Keep up the interesting blog and thank you so much for reading my occasional rants and celebrations. Take care and happy new year to you, Sage, and Sky.
Happy New Year, Michelle! I loved reading this post — I really need to do a similar list so I don’t just focus on the negative aspects of this past year. But mostly, to go forward into 2008 with a positive attitude.
I was reading your previous post about the $800 ER bill. Isn’t it ironic? You seek help for anxiety and then you’re slapped with an $800 bill. Talk about negating the “help.” Grrrr.
Happiest new year wishes to you too, dear Michelle! I can’t wait to see what 2008 holds for us both
Glad that Sky is discovering his own path, that Sage is enjoying his youth and that Mommy got a Kitchenaid (I love mine!) … Peace & love, xx, JP/deb
So, my neighbor has this little boy named Justin, who is a Deep Thinker. On the way to our house last night, he said, “Mom, I don’t think I can deal with SPACE.”
So his mom said, “What is it that is upsetting?”
“He said, “It never ends.”
She said, “You know, this is a question for Ana Cooper.”
So they found my older daughter, Ana, 9, and Justin said, “Ana, does space ever scare you?”
And Ana said, “It used to. But then I figured out–it’s just more room to explore.”