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I am forced to do something I sometimes long to do- sit down and do nothing. Sunday morning, I wanted to do nothing more than stay in bed and rest. I find it very strange how trying to stay busy is exponentially more tiring than constant, directed labor. But, Monday morning I was up and ready to hit the post holiday crowd-less mountain. I don't give a **** about snow conditions- I want to recklessly tear down the mountain without having to worry about clobbering some three year old their first ...

An odd choice of new year blog entry but I try not to make a big deal about new years. I don't believe in new year's resolutions and I don't believe in looking back at the previous year or forward to the next to any great degree. Looking back only reminds me of how little I've achieved and looking forward reminds me of the things I have to do that I don't want to. I don't believe in new years resolutions because if you really want to change something why wait until new year? You know quit smoking, ...

I read several good books in 2011. I read "Candide," "The Crying of Lot 49", "Housekeeping," "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius," and "The Dubliners." I read others, but these I read last fall and today it is of "The Dubliners" I speak.

I've been wanting to read something by Joyce. Eventually I hope to read "Ulysses." I think that might be akin to saying that someday I'd like to climb Mount Everest, for ...

Thanks to the holiday schedule my military retirement check posted only yesterday. I put off going to the credit union as long as possible but still give myself time to get things accomplished before reporting to second shift.

At the credit union the rent is duly put in the landlord's checking account--I have NEVER stiffed him which I suspect is the reason he keeps me around since my yardwork skills and building upkeep abilities are not the sterling qualities I am famous for. The ...

It is the third day of the new year. School won't start 'till next week and my last days at work will be next weekend. Two more shifts and then I'll be a full time student. I know I'll go back in the summer and work while school is on holiday but during the winter it is all me and my boys, and school of course.

Last year was the first whole year by myself. I wanted to be alone to figure out what I want and the best part was that I feel like I was finally ready for school and all ...