Beastmomma

I decided to participat in a time capsule project.  Basically, I mailed in a list that started with: "What I did during the summer of 2005 that made me a better, smarter, happier person."  I did not recall exactly what was on the list, but I sent it off shortly after I got my LSAT results back.  This past month has been a bit of a rough transition for me.  It was fun to get this list and do a reflection about the items. 

1. Do the swimming portion of a sprint triatholon.  Almost three weeks ago, that got completed and wow, what a rush!

2. Start training to compete in a full triatholon.  Another athlete goal. Well, I have been trying to figure out how to get ready to do all three pieces of a sprint triatholon, so I would say that this is in process.

3.  Apply for five jobs where the primary focus is not on data management.  Well, I applied to three. I got turned down for two without an interview,  but there is still one application pending.  I would say that this is also in progress.

4. Plan visits to explore potential future residences: Arizona, Boston, New York, and San Francisco.   Well the only one of these I have completed would be a planned trip to Boston.

5. Submit application to law school and think about retaking the LSAT.  Well I thought A LOT about retaking the LSAT and decided to pass on that for now. I am going to apply to school, so I guess this is also in process.

6. Create a book proposal.  Have not even begun which means that this gets transferred to the next season of lists. 

7. Say "I love you" and mean it to someone new.  Well, I did do this and it seems to have gotten me into a complicated state. That condition is not something I would like to discuss at this time, so we can just move along.

8. Get measure and start wearing the correct bra size. Done and I have to say that it has changed my life for the better.  Giving your body the support it needs does wonders for all aspects of your health.

There are so many ways in which I would like to manifest happiness and goodness.  I would like to enjoy the journey more and be more present with the unfolding.  It feels like I am in a tough/rough chapter now.  I am reading some excellent books which all have heros that are flawed and go through REALLY tough things. Sometimes, I think of myself as a character and would like to get to the part where I have a happy ending or a beginning. 

A slight Katrina update,  my dear friend Verne is going to be relocating to Chapel Hill temporarily for an indefinite period of time. While I am sad that he has been displaced, I am selfishly looking forward to being in the same city with him again.  I hope that some good resolution comes from the mess of the hurricianes.