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November 25, 2005
Thanksgiving
Every year around this time I get to thinking about my life. Am I happy? What do I hope for next year? Why can I never seem to stay on top of the laundry situation?
This year is no exception, and as I look forward to the Christmas holidays (which currently are only on paper, since I have no plans to indicate the next month will be any different from the preceding eleven) I am starting to feel rather uncomfortable. The sad truth is that I have no exciting plans--at least none that I'm really passionate about. Sure, there are potentially exciting plans, including:
1. Applying to a Ph.D. program (deadline January 1).
2. Volunteering for a 6 or 12 month program in Africa (deadline January 1).
3. Visiting friends in Europe this winter (deadline February 1).
4. Finding a meaningful and well-paid permanent job (current contract ends December 16).
By all accounts, I should be delighted with the possibilities. But right now I'm sort of mopey. To quote The Teacher, "Meaningless, meaningless. Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." I don't mean that in a depressed sort of way, just in a "can't get up the enthusiasm since one plan seems just as likely to bring happiness as the next" sort of way.
Perhaps this needs more thought.
Comments
Perhaps posting wedding dress pictures will cheer you?
Posted by: La at November 25, 2005 04:27 PM
I vote for option 2.
Posted by: gizmo guy at November 27, 2005 05:48 AM
Beware those who vote number 2. Did WE enjoy your absence last year so much? I think not.
Posted by: Anonymous at November 28, 2005 09:09 AM
