First of all, MERRY HAPPY CHRISTMAS NEW YEARS 2012 END OF DAYS everyone. 
Yes, it would seem the Gregorian calendar has indeed shuffled it’s feet and increased the last digit value in the date by one. 2011 was an interesting one for me; my work landscape changed, surrounding landscape in terms of where I live has changed, and my social and relationship-ual landscapes definitely changed. Some were for the best, some left me indifferent, some make me a sad panda. But all-in-all, it wasn’t a bad three hundred or so days for me.
2011 so far has seen me slowly crawl my way up the corporate ladder, hopefully into a communications-based role with an over-arching development team at work. New faces and a lot of new responsibilities should mean I remain sufficiently challenged and interested in working at all; my back problems are getting progressively worse. Paraplegic-ism is currently registering as a viable alternative, doesn’t sound so bad. Luckily, my employer seems to understand it’s a real condition that isn’t visible like, for example, a limb missing, but it has much the same impact.
As far as my actual life outside of work (what there is of it), I’ve started reconnecting with some friends, or at least trying to. Not having readily-accessible transport means I am missing out on a SHITLOAD of opportunities to catch up. It seems as we all grow older and deeper into our chosen work careers, we’re left with very little time to remain social, hang out, have a large amount of alcoholic beverages and generally just be awesome to each other. This saddens me somewhat, because I love all my friends and I miss our shenanigans.
Relationship-wise… lol.
I am currently in the process of trying to get out of the HELL HOLE THAT IS MY CURRENT LIVING QUARTERS. I have actually created a fan-page for it on Facebook, named “Midland Bug Shack“. I’m holding out on the inevitable Google-powered reputation bombing until I move into a new place which I am currently in the process of applying for. It’s a fantastic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-story carpet+tile unit (people keep calling it a townhouse) located just around the corner from my current abode. It’s a bit expensive and just affordable for myself, but I am having my sister and her partner move in to primarily share the cost and secondly to get them out of their current hellish situation renting a room, sharing with some less-than-tolerable humans.
As far as 2012 goes, well, we’re not even a week into it yet. And I’m not one for new year “resolutions” or any of that kind of bullshit, so don’t expect any massive statements or commitments from me! All I am wanting is a nice house, a good salary in a good job, good health and a great partner. All things going well, I should hear back about my application for this new rental tomorrow. I hope this is a positive outcome, because it’s a crazy nice place… As far as my second need, I think that’s pretty close to being in the bag. My annual performance review is in a week or so and you can bet I’ll come out all guns blazing. Cash money, bitches. Third point? Well, I’ve committed to reducing my intake of shitty food, increased my water intake, and looking at eating muesli bars instead of chips and chocolate. I’m definitely feeling healthier in both body and mind, so it’s working to a degree. Too afraid to get my lard-ass on a set of scales and see if I’ve lost any weight. I’m struggling trying to figure out how to secure the fourth item. Any tips?
Oh, and remember; Once it’s on the Internet, it’s there forever.
PS: I used to keep this blog updated… but then I took an arrow to the knee. What are you going to do about it?
