I'm Back

So it's 2008 and I've spent the entire day in bed watching the A.N.T.M. Modelthon-- just because I can. There is a small part of me that wants to be a little depressed about the way 2007 ended and 2008 began, but there is another part of me that is 100% confident that things will be so fabulous in 2008 that the past won't matter.

I'm truly excited about 2008. One thing is for sure- I will be done with grad school by the end of this year- hopefully by August, but I'll take December if it takes that long. No matter what, I will have a job in August- I don't know where, but I'm excited about the possibilities. I've already applied for a handful of jobs, and it is expected that the floodgates of jobs will open here soon- once universities open back up (aka tomorrow).

So a quick recap since the old blog was removed:
- I moved to the south and started my final internship at a university counseling center- I love it so much. I love the people I work with, I love what I do, I love my office, I love the other interns, love, love LOVE. I'm happy- unlike when I lived in "un.happy.valley".
- I have had a "plethora" of dating experiences since July. So much so that I am exhausted and want to take a dating break. I'm currently in dating limbo with the last guy I dated- mostly because he moved to Baltimore a couple of weeks ago for work. (*booing*) But I'm really happy for him...
- My dissertation is a big flop. Talking about it brings up a well of emotions so I avoid it. But I'm putting the pedal to the metal this semester and getting that thing done- and I'll never do research again afterwards...or I'll take a break and reapproach it when the dust settles.

I'll end for today with a meme (thanks blog friend :D)

1) Where did you begin 2007?
With my parents and siblings in the middle of nowhere, MD- watching a movie

2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Super single- as usual

3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?
Yep- still- about 10 years of higher ed and counting...

4) How did you earn your money?
Graduate assistant- and then as an intern

5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
Not the hospital, but I had a spell where I frequented the doctor's office quite a bit...glad that's over...

6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
Yeah- I dated one for like 2.5 months LOL

7) Where did you go on holidays?
July 4th- FL with a college friend; Thanksgiving- middle of nowhere, NY State; Christmas- NC and Detroit for a wedding

8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
Nothing

9) Do you know anybody who got married?
Yep- I was the sole bridesmaid for a grad school friend in Detroit

10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
2 great uncles

12) Did you move anywhere?
Yeah- back to the south in June

14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
None-- I did want to check out that R tour, though...

15) Are you registered to vote?
Probably not- I was in PA but I have not yet registered here...I need to get on that- the primaries are very soon here...

16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
That show is lame...

17) Where do you live now?
The capital, Carolina del Sur

18) Describe your birthday.
Perhaps the best birthday EVER. The guy I was dating at the time (am still dating??) took me out to dinner (where he arranged to have them sing to me and bring me a cupcake with orange frosting- he listens...), then out to drinks at a cool lounge here, then gave me a massage- complete with hot towels and lotion :) THEN, on my actual birthday, he brought a sheet cake to my office (he LISTENS) during lunch to surprise me :) *sigh*

19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
Many, many things...

20) What has been your favorite moment?
I have had a lot of really good moments in 2007- mostly since moving to the south- so I can't pick just one

21) What's something you learned about yourself?
I can really do this- be a therapist.

22) Any new additions to your family?
Nope

23.) What was your best month?
End of October- beginning of November- when I started dating A

24.) What music will you remember 2007 by?
All of the "dime a dozen" songs that came out that I crank up when I hear them on the radio LOL It's funny how I despise them yet enjoy them tremendously. And, PS, I'm super excited that I actually live in a place where I can hear the most up to date music! I also recently acquired John Legends newest CD and I love it- so it'll probably be significant to me for a while

25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
Riesling...

26)Make any new friends?
Quite a few- with my new job and all

27) Have you made a New Years Resolution?
Not anything specific. But I have decided overall to leave all of the worries and silly concerns of 2007 and past years behind- I'm looking forward to a new year

28) Favorite Night out?
This year? The one with A for my bday

29) Will you end this year with the same mate you started it with?
Nope- I ended the year the same way I started it- single :D (I think...)

30) What are your plans for Christmas?
Hung out with the fam in NC- and had some good QT with the cuzins

31) What are your plans and hopes for 2008?
I agree with blkbutterfly- more peace, clarity, wisdom, and understanding. I want a Zen life this year.

Hasta pronto.