Another Year another List

So despite all the end of the world talk, it looks as though we are going to make it to 2013.

So as the year comes to a close I decided to do another year in a list… I believe this is my third year in a list, but I would have to go back and check the blog archives to be sure, and quite frankly I’m not going to do that.

So here is my 2012 in a list:

I received my MFA!

I taught my first class as a legitimate adjunct professor.

I started saving up for a car (still trying to save)

Wrote a play that I’m pretty proud of.

Did some acting.

Realized I am worse at playing pool than I am at bowling (and I am really really bad at bowling)

Had some terrible job interviews.

Had some great job interviews.

Cuddled some baby dragons.

Rekindled some old friendships.

Made some new friendships that I hope to keep in the years to come.

Got stupid sick and realized that sometimes one actually HAS to seek out medical help.

Went on some awful dates.

Danced when I had the chance to.

Made some mistakes.

Wrote some bad poetry (yeah I know this always makes the list)

Received numerous pep talks.

Gave some pep talks.

Tried to burn fewer bridges

Sent many stupid and random texts.

Was reminded that many times that my friends have a huge capacity for grace and love.

Had many deep conversations over cheap read wine.

Lost a cell phone.

Cried a few times.

Laughed a lot.

Learned to be less critical and more patient of myself.

So there you have it, my 2012. I don’t know what next year will bring, but I am cautiously hopeful. My uncle shared a saying with me recently “ the days are long, but the years are short”. This is starting to feel more and more true the older I get.  

Anyways I hope everyone had a good year and I wish you all a great 2013.