dusting off

In light of the post-holiday season of trying to shed some of that cheese-and-cookies-induced extra pudginess, I thought it would be important to set a goal:



Or at least (and by at least, I don't mean that it's any less professional or arduous, but that it involves less splits in the air, know what I mean?):



Sigh. Not that I was ever a great dancer, but I had passion and I loved doing it. Sure, my body is about as elastic as a ruler, but I have rhythm, I can memorize a routine, and I'd like to think that I can make it work, too. When I dance, all my stage fright disappears, my body blends with the music through fluid movement, and I feel a part of something greater than myself. Needless to say, I'd like to feel that creative energy move through my body. I'd like to dance again.

i may not be yellow, but i'm still pretty mellow

I don't mean to keep beating a dead horse here, but I will say this: I am proud to have pledged allegiance to the flag, to have exercised my right to vote, and to have been part of today's historic moment. I may not have kids, but I sure am happy my pets will be able to enjoy a better tomorrow!

there, there

All I can say right now is that I survived the Holiday Season 2008-2009. Which I am pretty proud of, actually. I conducted myself properly with only minor accidents. Surprisingly, people seem pretty optimistic about 2009. I probably wouldn't be naturally, but I hope this collective optimism is contagious. At this point though, I can't think of anything to look forward to, except digging myself out of this dark holiday hole.

Soon, I will organize my thoughts which might even make sense. Soon, I'll begin the start-of-the-year processing of life and events. You're welcome to come along for the ride.

For now, here is the New Year's resolution I wish I could make: to completely disappear for a few months by traveling to unfamiliar lands. To lose touch with everything and everyone currently involved in my life (except, maybe, J. He took his vows, so fine, he can come along), and explore a completely untainted, unadulterated, foreign one.

But here is a resolution I am going to make instead: to visit at least one place outside the continental US where I have never been before. I vote South America, Alaska, or the UK.