I'm BAAAAAAAACK!
It's been a long time. I can't believe how fast the months fly by. When I checked back to the blog, I noticed that I last posted in February 2006 and now it's almost the end of '07. Well, so much has happened since I last posted. I have a new job. I work for local government now. Went from the big city (D.C.) to a small town. And I went from the private sector to the public sector -- BIG DIFFERENCE! But as with all things, time allows for adjustment and I'm settling in ok. It's weird because people always said that working for the government there is so much job security. I mean, people said to me that you literally have to embezzle money or something outlandish like that to be fired. Not true. There are folks where I work that are so concerned about possibly losing their job that if you hand them a nice thank-you note, they look at you with fear and wonder whether there is a pink slip inside. It's real like that.
But a friend of mine (well, two friend, actually) sent me links to their blogs recently. They were my inspiration for getting back into the swing of things. And also, my new job allows me to get home much earlier than before. I have time to have a life again, to do something beyond commuting to and from work every morning and night. You'd think with all that extra time I'd be writing a book, or starting a business. Unfortunately, inspiration comes in waves with me. I'd rather attempt (for the 99th time) to go back to the gym on a regular basis, or just catch up with some reading (books and magazines) that I've let slide. The trick is finding balance. Taking time for me and not crowding my schedule with "too much" of any one thing.
Anyway, I'm going to try to write something every day -- whether it's an interesting thing that happened to me or someone I know, or an insightful analysis of something in the recent news headlines, or just some questions that may require us to pause and think. And if I am able to contribute something to this vast blogosphere that people find interesting and/or enlightening, then so be it. If not, that's okay too. But it will be fun just going through the motions.
God bless!
But a friend of mine (well, two friend, actually) sent me links to their blogs recently. They were my inspiration for getting back into the swing of things. And also, my new job allows me to get home much earlier than before. I have time to have a life again, to do something beyond commuting to and from work every morning and night. You'd think with all that extra time I'd be writing a book, or starting a business. Unfortunately, inspiration comes in waves with me. I'd rather attempt (for the 99th time) to go back to the gym on a regular basis, or just catch up with some reading (books and magazines) that I've let slide. The trick is finding balance. Taking time for me and not crowding my schedule with "too much" of any one thing.
Anyway, I'm going to try to write something every day -- whether it's an interesting thing that happened to me or someone I know, or an insightful analysis of something in the recent news headlines, or just some questions that may require us to pause and think. And if I am able to contribute something to this vast blogosphere that people find interesting and/or enlightening, then so be it. If not, that's okay too. But it will be fun just going through the motions.
God bless!
posted by Butterfly87 | 6:53 PM
2 Comments:
Crystal, Thank you for your comment, I am glad you have time now (without the grueling commute) to write. And I am also so glad I had the chance to look over your blog! ...Your posts are so personal and beautifully/brutally honest- It is wonderful how they seamlessly interweave your own experiences with your observations on race in America. Although I will be on the opposite coast, i hope we remain in touch via email, and especially through our blogs and writing, as our correspondence will surely inspire me to continue my own writing.
~ clare
Hi Crystal --- nice to READ you again :)
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