RECAP:
2007 was an eventful, life changing year for me. I think it's just as important to look back at these life changes and accomplishments as it is to make resolutions - that way, we know if we're just treading water in life, or if we're moving forward.
Here are some of the more significant accomplishments/changes in my life:
1. I came out to my best friend from law school and my best friend from undergrad (and his wife) and to all of my other friends, with only a handful of exceptions.
2. I started working at a new law firm, and came out at work.
3. I moved to Dallas. My best friend from undergrad and his wife also moved here.
4. I finished writing the fiction novel that I started in 2005.
5. I bought a house.
6. My grandmother (my closest grandparent) passed away in May.
7. I had two wonderful, albeit short, gay relationships.
8. I met some amazing new friends - Heather, BOB, Brian, John, and Sylvia.
9. I created Urban Insanity, the first Dallas gay blog that features short stories.
10. I joined a gay softball leauge (season starts in March 2008).
RESOLUTIONS for 2008
1. Get my finances under control - with law school debt, a new house, and an active social life, it's tough to get my debt paid off. I've got to do a better job of living on a reasonable budget.
2. Limit my drinking to 2 days a week, and consume only moderate amounts of alcohol - I party way too much.
3. Finish book number two.
4. Get involved with at least one professional and one charitable association.
5. COME OUT TO MY FAMILY.
Wow, sounds like you've had an eventful year, congratulations on all your amazing accomplishments!
And good luck with your resolutions. I feel you about the debt - I'm a second year law student in NYC, racking up debt fast!
Posted by: Cooper | February 10, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Glad to see your posting again! Coming out to the parents can be a hard thing. But its like getting into a cold pool, once your in its fine. Good Luck. Let us know how it goes.
Posted by: Bill Siegfried | February 10, 2008 at 05:04 PM
We share 3 similar events that took place in 2007. What a crazy year!
Posted by: Justin | February 11, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Hey:
2007 was definitely an eventful year for you. Both good and bad.
In terms of 2008 resolutions, I've been thinking about joining a gay league here in NYC or Pittsburgh wherever I end up but I keep pushing it back, maybe 2008 is the year.
In terms of the finances, I'm currently paying down my student loan debt myself and what I did was split my paycheck into 2 checking accounts. The first amount stored my budget of bills for the month any any remaining cash goes into my general "spending" account.
Works remarkably well for me.
Posted by: Jay | February 12, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Yes - you have definately had a landmark year. Me too, in some of the same areas. I'm proud of you. Good Luck with this years resolutions...
Posted by: Shel | February 12, 2008 at 01:59 PM
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A bientôt...
Abel
Posted by: Abel | February 17, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Except for the coming out resolutions, I share most of those myself! (I don't think there is anybody else I can come out to!)
Posted by: hot toddy | February 18, 2008 at 02:27 PM