Saturday afternoon, combination of PMS and and a dose of reality check, lead me to the realization that the guy I like is NOT that into me. This was a very painful realization. But, I’m a big girl. I can tell when something’s off. I have a feeling that it’s a done deal. He hasn’t told me that, but I can feel it. I could be wrong, but my intuition tells me that I’m not. Of course, facing the truth was a little painful. (more…)
Archive for January, 2009
What Now?
Posted in Current Events, Democrats, Election 2008, Obama Administration, Politics, President Obama, State of the Union, tagged obama's first 3 days, obama's first three days, President Obama on January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
President Obama is in charge. The Democrats are in control of the House and the Senate. And I don’t know what to do with myself. I have been angry for the last eight years. For eight years, I’ve been unable to finish reading anything related to Bush administration policies. I could not read without getting angry. For eight years I was unable to listen to Bush’s news conferences without cringing and getting angry. For eight years I was in total disbelief that Bush was in office and that millions of Americans had actually voted to put him there. That just made me even more depressed. For eight years I couldn’t watch the news without getting angry. I pretty much stopped watching cable news, or any news. The soothing voice of NPR kept me going and kept me informed. (more…)
New Year’s Resolutions Take Two
Posted in Current Events, tagged new year's resolutions, new year's wish on January 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This is my second attempt at making New Year’s resolutions. In the Armenian tradition it’s all about making a New Year’s wish. The American tradition is about making resolutions. This year, I’ve embraced both traditions. I’ve made a New Year’s wish and last year’s failed resolutions will get a second chance this year.
So here they are… (more…)
Hello 2009!
Posted in Life on January 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Two glasses of soco and lime, four (maybe five) vodka tonics, and a glass of champagne… welcome 2009. I look forward to a new year of possibilities.
Happy new year everyone.