So, it's the start of a new year, and here I am working at the Y (8am-2pm). I thought I would continue the posterity posting for a record of where I'm at/what I'm doing at the beginning of 2019...
WHAT I'M READING
Starting with the known... I am still in the middle of "Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of OT Violence" by Greg Boyd. On deck: "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions" by Johann Hari, "North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail" by Scott Jurek, and "Letters from A Skeptic: A Son Wrestles with His Father's Questions about Christianity" by Boyd as well.
WHAT I'M WATCHING
We happened onto the HBO series "Treme" on Amazon Prime. We're just getting into the middle of season 2. It's a drama series created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer ("The Wire") that ran from April 2010 to December of 2013. It takes its name from a neighborhood in New Orleans and features music from several New Orleans-based artists. The setting begins three months after Hurricane Katrina, as the residents try to rebuild their lives, homes, and culture. I find it fascinating, and sad.
WHAT I'M EATING
My diet has taken a detour this past month or so. Nothing out of the ordinary for the holidays - too many cookies, chips, bread and alcohol - and I can feel the effects. I'm back up around 170 lbs, so we are hoping to quit drinking for January and get back to healthier food intake. I would still like to get down to 150 or so, but the best I did last year was maybe 158. We'll see.
WHAT I'M THANKFUL FOR
It's occurred to me the past couple days that I think I am better working this menial job where I need to be disciplined enough to be at work early and often. The stress is extremely low, but I have to be responsible enough to not stay up late and not get too stupid. So, while this is not my ideal job, I think it's good for me to have to be somewhere. I used to think I would enjoy retirement, but lately I've been wondering if I wouldn't just get lazy and lose touch with reality. I kind of like being in touch with people, and this forces me to do so. I don't know... it's okay; for a time at least.
WHAT I'M PLANNING
At supper last night someone asked what our goals and ambitions were for 2019. I hadn't given it much thought, beyond the need to be to work at 8 the next morning. I've always been hesitant to make goals - I suppose the pressure of having to keep them or something. But... I do plan to sign up for another Fort 4 Fitness marathon. Beyond that I hope to continue the struggle to get healthier and happier. And that's about it. :)
Happy New Year, folks! Peace out, and in.
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