New Beginnings

Well, today marks the first entry of 2009 and the first time this journal has gone by a new name other than "Soliloquies of the Socially Retarded...".

So ant way, Christmas break was cool. It allowed me to get some things in perspective and let some things go. Christmas day sucked actually, but it was cool to see ma dukes and papa step the following day. Even cooler still (dare I say) was getting back to the creative side of myself. It's been like 3 years since I've really felt a creative vibe. Not trying to get over excited, but I think this is going to be a tremedously positive year.

I caught some bad breaks last year, but those same bad breaks allowed me to realize that I'm blessed and help me reacquire focus. On top of that, most of what was lost can be regained over time, I'm at peace with it either way.

Saw this flick I had read or heard about (can't really remember) a while back with Ryan Gosling, Half Nelson. Was a good flick. It was good because it was well executed, but also because it made me uncomfortable because I didn't know which way the movie was going. As someone who tends to figure out the plot twist before it's delivered, that's a good look.

Overall, I got a chance to rest, create and spend time with family. Great way to end the year an start the next. So, although I really don't get into resolutions*, mine is implementation. That simply means that I need to not sit around and rest on my laurels while I have a good idea and do nothing with it. Nope. I will be writing more (pro)actively, drawing out concepts and pushing to be heard and seen. I've been in neutral for three years, now is the time to start making moves. Quite frankly I'm tired of the 9- 5 lifestyle. I'm thankful for a job (especially in this market), but I need to better leverage my personal time. Less distractions and more productivity, y'dig?

*Now as far as resolutions, I don't really get into them because I feel if someone is really serious about making a change, they shouldn't wait for January 1st to do so. If you want to quit smoking, why wait to New Years when New Years is X months and X days away? My thing is: change what you can as soon as you can, and let God handle the rest.