Oh a New Year...

At my work, we have a table that goes up at the beginning of every year titled: "New Year, New You". Typically, there are self-help books and fitness titles on it. I have always deemed this a bit too simplistic, since you can't be an entirely new person. Plus, it seems like so much force put in New Year's Resolutions (which I stopped making years ago) and change. However, in the past couple of weeks, a lot of new things have occurred.

I have a new car and new cellphone (named Ivy I and Ivy II since they are green).

I cut off all my hair and have a chin skimming hairdo.

I have enrolled in an alternative certification program to become an art teacher. I do the state art test at the end of January and complete training in February and March. I hope to be in a classroom by autumn of this year.

In retrospect, 2008 seemed a bit stagnant, as it was the year of post-graduation. It feels good to finally move forward a bit in 2009. As far 2009 goals go, I hope to stay connected to friends and keep working with art.