See my prior post (and the one before that, if you want).
That only scratches the surface, and it's Blogosphere/web-related... I
didn't even try to RECAP what went on with me, in 2012! :-) Some of that has been covered in the few entries of 2012 at this blog (unlike at my WordPress blog, which I'm simultaneously posting to right now - in the final hour of this year!)
After
posting that tonight, I took care of some major financial transaction
issues, that had been long-pending. I do feel better, now that that's
taken care of.
Also, see
my 2010 year-end piece.
As you may have imagined, I'm always in a flurry of sorts, at the end
of the year (especially now, at the tail-end!). It didn't use to be
this way... When angst did arise, it wasn't necessarily about things I
wish I'd accomplished, in that year.
In recent years, I've been rushing to get as many e-mails, blog posts, etc... sent, before the year expires.
Last year (New Year's Eve 2011), I was rushing to send my CRNC recap
piece to as many Illinois House Republicans and candidates as I could. I
ended up sending it a bit after midnight - I was glad to have gotten a
call a few days later, from Leader Tom Cross! (Social media was
involved with that, too. ;-)
That was appreciated... I really
wish I could've revised that piece, and sent it after the primary - or
at least before the November 2012 election - since it mentions our
interview with Congressman Paul Ryan!
After doing all of that, it
sucks that I wasn't able to share that info with more people - and I
especially regret not being more involved in the political arena, during
2012. I did give it a good shot though, especially in the home
stretch.
Anyway...
YEAR-END ANGST
Different location, different circumstances... similar frustrations
One change that happened (in May of this year... It's still 2012 as I
type this :-) is that I finally moved out. I'm typing this from my
room at Capernaum House.
Interestingly, they mentioned the
Holy Ground Coffee House - and invited me to come. I brought up
this 2010 blog post, which mentioned that same location, and the same event, starting at 9pm!
I recall that on the night of 12/31/2010, I was taking care of these
year-end tasks, and was upset about having missed out on everything. I
did end up leaving the house after midnight though, and drove by that
place... It had closed by then (and I've still never been there). I
ended up going to Perkins (which has since shut down) - which was open
24 hours on Friday & Saturday nights.
That worked out great! Using my Blackberry while at Perkins, I
started on The One-Year Bible via the YouVersion app. I'd known for
AWHILE that I needed to be doing daily Bible reading, but had never
maintained a plan. By using that app however, and by setting the rule
that I had to do it each day, some time before midnight, I actually
did! You can start a YouVersion Plan
on any day, but it was neat starting that one on January 1st.
I started two more, in July this year.
This time, I'll probably finish up this blog (cross-posted at my main blog), and then go to Denny's.
Yes, that's what I will do... For a moment, I was thinking: I hope
those were fireworks, and not gunshots, that rang out a few minutes ago
(that type of thing does happen, though I think it's very rare, even in
this area) - but then I realized that they came right at midnight... And
in at least one prior year, I recall being on campus, when CSFers went
to the Capitol, to see the fireworks! (I even blogged about it, I
think... Or may have Tweet-mentioned it when reflecting on past years.)
I guess I should've had more caffeine today - though that 5-Hour Energy
should kick in soon. :-)
This House is not in Downtown, but somewhat nearby.
Anyway: Now that it's past that time (though not in Arizona - so I
can still use that 99-cent GoDaddy deal!), nor in California, where my
brother is - and where my current boss is - unless he's still back here
in central Illinois... I mentioned him in that 2010 blog post too, for
helping provide the boost I needed, to get moving & get things
done!) - I should get going.
One good thing about this is that even though I didn't accomplish
much of what I'd wanted to, before the year ended, at least the pressure
is off!
And finally...
These blog entries are rather
rough, and will need to be revised... I've
hurriedly posted this one (and the one at my WordPress site),
while so much else has been on my mind, and I've been regretfully
reflecting on what I could have done in 2012 - but didn't. #fail
In contrast, 2011 was a GREAT year - especially the latter half of it... And I expect this new year to be #strong, as well.
But as I said at this point two years ago - and
nine years ago (wow!!) ~ PLEASE DO NOT allow what’s happening on my end (both externally, and in) put a damper on your holiday spirit.
Please
STOP reading this, right
NOW, and head over to a
church service (or church gathering) - if any are still going on.
At
West Side,
the Young Adult Group didn't have the annual party (I see that there
wasn't in 2010, either), though they did have a Skate Night - I hope
that went well.
And I hear car doors closing... My Housemates must be back, from the
Holy Ground Coffee House; I hope their Countdown to New Year’s tonight went well.
Or, if you’re in our neck of the state (and my neck of the City!), you could also
head downtown, to
First Night Springfield
- if there's anything still left, at this point. I think that in the
above-mentioned year (2006-2007), I did go to the Capitol, though things
were over by then.
Anyway: Stop reading this, and go out! (Or if you’re staying at home, do something else.)
Be safe this season.
And also (like we advocated, for Thanksgiving), put aside the worry
and angst, re: the issues/debates/problems that have been plaguing our
minds… and enjoy!
Merry CHRISTmas (
yes, still!
) and happy new year, to you and yours!!
posted by Aakash at 12:48 AM
