Monday, January 30, 2006
2006 so far (i.e. my mysterious absence)
*meep*
First of all let me apologize for my lack of updates. I'm sorry if I worried some of you (Zigs, Angel, Sar, Phoenix, Jay, Will D. and Leafgirl). I'm alright, in fact, I'm great. I've just been so over my head busy that I haven't been able to blog.
I know, I know (I'm the worst). Sadly, I haven't even been able to read anyone's blogs either. I've been a bad blog friend and I'm sorry for not visiting you like I should have.
The thing is, I've gotten my shit together. At least for the past 30 days. If you may remember, I set some intentions for 2006 and, as hard as it may be to believe, I've actually been doing the things I had set out for myself.
2006 is turning out to be a great year. Here are some highlights to get you up to date:
* I've been working on my novel -- a lot -- and pushing through some really difficult scenes that in the past have spun me into a writers' block funk.
* I've had three different friends, two of whom I don't get to see very often (at most 1-2 a year) visit me. One of the assets of living in a major city that people like to travel to.
* The place I work for (SF Station), that was based out my apartment for the last DECADE, finally moved out into an actual office space (I moved into the office/flat last year and it has been...difficult...living in a place that served as an office for 6 other guys). Sharing one bathroom with six smelly, disgusting, hairy males = not fun.
* Because of the move (which has totally changed my life), I've had to spend the last few weeks de-SF Stationing my flat. It's quite an effort. This weekend consisted of painting for 10 hours and then spending 6 hours at IKEA the next day and then another 6 hours putting all our new shit together. We are far from done. I'm thinking of opening a goddamn sweatshop just so I can have little Chinese children put my shit together for me; having small fingers makes it easier.
* I've been actually, consistently sticking to a schedule. This means I've been actually doing the stuff I need to get done *when* I need to get it done. This plays into my intention to be better at time management. This means actually focusing on work while at work rather than blogging.
* I've started a meditation practice. Ha, "practice" -- that sounds so fancy. Really, I've just been meditating when I wake up and before bed. This also helps with the whole "being better at time management and being more present-minded" intention.
* I've been cooking. A lot.
* I've found a cure for leprosy.
* I've been working out like a mad woman. Nothing gym rat-like. Just trying to do something physically active every day. And doing "it" does not count. Unfortunately.
* I was just kidding about the whole leprosy thing. But I'm not kidding about being bummed about not having the time to blog. I'm just trying to fit it into my currently insane schedule. I don't think it would be that bad if I wasn't simultaneously transitioning a move in both my office and my flat. And all the visitors have significantly boosted my social life.
But enough excuses, blogging is really important to me and I have to make time for it. I feel like I have all these friends now who let me glimpse into their lives all around the world. And that's really special. As well as a bit stalker-ish. Hmmmm. Anyways, I will get in gear. I promise.
Please don't abandon me. Keep the faith my blog friends, keep the faith.
First of all let me apologize for my lack of updates. I'm sorry if I worried some of you (Zigs, Angel, Sar, Phoenix, Jay, Will D. and Leafgirl). I'm alright, in fact, I'm great. I've just been so over my head busy that I haven't been able to blog.
I know, I know (I'm the worst). Sadly, I haven't even been able to read anyone's blogs either. I've been a bad blog friend and I'm sorry for not visiting you like I should have.
The thing is, I've gotten my shit together. At least for the past 30 days. If you may remember, I set some intentions for 2006 and, as hard as it may be to believe, I've actually been doing the things I had set out for myself.
2006 is turning out to be a great year. Here are some highlights to get you up to date:
* I've been working on my novel -- a lot -- and pushing through some really difficult scenes that in the past have spun me into a writers' block funk.
* I've had three different friends, two of whom I don't get to see very often (at most 1-2 a year) visit me. One of the assets of living in a major city that people like to travel to.
* The place I work for (SF Station), that was based out my apartment for the last DECADE, finally moved out into an actual office space (I moved into the office/flat last year and it has been...difficult...living in a place that served as an office for 6 other guys). Sharing one bathroom with six smelly, disgusting, hairy males = not fun.
* Because of the move (which has totally changed my life), I've had to spend the last few weeks de-SF Stationing my flat. It's quite an effort. This weekend consisted of painting for 10 hours and then spending 6 hours at IKEA the next day and then another 6 hours putting all our new shit together. We are far from done. I'm thinking of opening a goddamn sweatshop just so I can have little Chinese children put my shit together for me; having small fingers makes it easier.
* I've been actually, consistently sticking to a schedule. This means I've been actually doing the stuff I need to get done *when* I need to get it done. This plays into my intention to be better at time management. This means actually focusing on work while at work rather than blogging.
* I've started a meditation practice. Ha, "practice" -- that sounds so fancy. Really, I've just been meditating when I wake up and before bed. This also helps with the whole "being better at time management and being more present-minded" intention.
* I've been cooking. A lot.
* I've found a cure for leprosy.
* I've been working out like a mad woman. Nothing gym rat-like. Just trying to do something physically active every day. And doing "it" does not count. Unfortunately.
* I was just kidding about the whole leprosy thing. But I'm not kidding about being bummed about not having the time to blog. I'm just trying to fit it into my currently insane schedule. I don't think it would be that bad if I wasn't simultaneously transitioning a move in both my office and my flat. And all the visitors have significantly boosted my social life.
But enough excuses, blogging is really important to me and I have to make time for it. I feel like I have all these friends now who let me glimpse into their lives all around the world. And that's really special. As well as a bit stalker-ish. Hmmmm. Anyways, I will get in gear. I promise.
Please don't abandon me. Keep the faith my blog friends, keep the faith.
# posted by Anhoni Patel @ 6:01 PM 
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It's good to see that not only are you doing OK, that you are kicking ass and taking names.
Good for you!
I thought Blue-Star ointment was the cure for leprosy. Or maybe it cured jock itch.
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Good for you!
I thought Blue-Star ointment was the cure for leprosy. Or maybe it cured jock itch.
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