Blogorhythmics

Quote of the day:

I Blog Therefore

I blog because my skin does not stretch enough.

Think of these words as a gigantic embrace. An attempt at being there.

Never Neutral.

Staring at the computer screen. So much to do: Laundry, readings for new spring semester classes, writing of new book, submitting proposals for conferences, packing, wrapping, last minute arrangements for Ada and the mail. Staring at the computer screen. Wanting to write and not clear what it is I really want to say. Oh sure, there are always the baloney subjects, cover-up to the real, deep-down-feeling-type stuff. You know, like, my favorite movie of the year or 5 things-you-may-not-know-about-me memes that are going around like a seasonal virus. And then there are always those New Year resolutions to reflect upon.

Hm ... resolutions ... being stronger, clearer, happier, thinner, more positive, loving, open, more compassionate, generous, make amends, get it righter, become fitter, more productive, technological, professional ... Let's see, this year I would have walked a total of: 513 miles. Can I do even more next year? And more ... and even more than that?

Yes, well, it is exhausting to think about. No wonder I am tired this early in the morning and at the same time cannot seem to get anything done ...

The Sears man came and serviced the treadmill yesterday. It was creaking as much as me. My work-out today, though, was smooth and swift, stirring all the energy through my heart and brain. While puffing and panting, I realized there are definitely a few things I would like to achieve next year.

I will start with a couple, and see if I might need to add any more by New Year's Eve.

1. I want to be very, very fit by June [In June I join one of the sibs for an English hike: Hadrian's Wall. I have paid my deposit so, in a manner of speaking, I am already on my way]. To do that I have to work out consistently and lose some more pounds.
2. I must become strong in confidence, drive out all the shame I allowed to envelope me in March 2005 and pull me down for a full year after that! I will need strength of mind to help me move forward with book # 2. I have learned a thing or two, oh yes siree, many a thing or three. And this process will start early January and continue until it is done, within the year, 2007, I hope.

Well, that is about it for now. I might try and get to all those things I wanted to do earlier today. Energy is on the move, brain blockage open, eyes are clear, despondency melting away. I wish us all a very happy Winter Solstice.

Oh, and Babel? The very best movie I have seen in a long, long time.

Comments

[tamarika]

Thank you, Ernesto. I appreciate your comments very much. I like your blog too.
Smiles.

[Ernesto Priego]

Thank you for the shout-out, Tamarika. I read you and I feel like doing stuff, you know? I can relate to your idea of "training", preparation, education, wellbeing.

I like your blog a lot.

Cheers.