The February Deluge - The first and hopefully (but most likely not) the last "whine and cheese" entry. You know -- the reason a good number of people start weblogs in the first place.
The February Deluge is something that's been in my life for years now. A lot of the best and worst events of my life seemed to be centered around the month of February. If only they all had to do with Valentine's Day. But that's only part of the Deluge. Along with the often life-changing events that occur come various reflections on what was, is, and is to come.
The past two weeks have been especially hard as I look around and take stock of the various changes in my life. I'm not talking about simply moping and crying over a million-and-one "if onlys." Although that IS part of the process of taking stock. It's a natural consequence for me as I look around and my good, bad and ugly reactions to the changes. I don't apologize (anymore, anyway) for the "big picture" view I have of life, the universe, and everything. I've read that people with that sort of viewpoint almost invariably have it tied strongly to their emotions.
This month, it's been an emotional roller-coaster as I look at how far I've come, and how far I need to go. I smile in gratitude for the blessings upon blessings I receive. Two seconds later, I cry out looking for relief from some, from any of the struggles I still have.
I suppose it doesn't help that I've been burying myself deeper into the various activities and busy-ness that I usually deal with daily.
On top of that, you may wonder what this year's "life-changing event" is, and whether or not it's happened yet. No, I'm not going to tell you specifically what it is. Although, I'm not sure whether the event I have in mind qualifies or not. It's been a few days now, and if the impact I've been feeling is any indication, this year's Deluge is not positive.
In summary: Roller-coaster emotions that come with reflecting on various life changes that usually happen in Februarys coupled with life changing events that continue to occur. This year, the initial assessment is that things are FUBAR.
That's where I am now. We'll see where I go from here.
The February Deluge is something that's been in my life for years now. A lot of the best and worst events of my life seemed to be centered around the month of February. If only they all had to do with Valentine's Day. But that's only part of the Deluge. Along with the often life-changing events that occur come various reflections on what was, is, and is to come.
The past two weeks have been especially hard as I look around and take stock of the various changes in my life. I'm not talking about simply moping and crying over a million-and-one "if onlys." Although that IS part of the process of taking stock. It's a natural consequence for me as I look around and my good, bad and ugly reactions to the changes. I don't apologize (anymore, anyway) for the "big picture" view I have of life, the universe, and everything. I've read that people with that sort of viewpoint almost invariably have it tied strongly to their emotions.
This month, it's been an emotional roller-coaster as I look at how far I've come, and how far I need to go. I smile in gratitude for the blessings upon blessings I receive. Two seconds later, I cry out looking for relief from some, from any of the struggles I still have.
I suppose it doesn't help that I've been burying myself deeper into the various activities and busy-ness that I usually deal with daily.
On top of that, you may wonder what this year's "life-changing event" is, and whether or not it's happened yet. No, I'm not going to tell you specifically what it is. Although, I'm not sure whether the event I have in mind qualifies or not. It's been a few days now, and if the impact I've been feeling is any indication, this year's Deluge is not positive.
In summary: Roller-coaster emotions that come with reflecting on various life changes that usually happen in Februarys coupled with life changing events that continue to occur. This year, the initial assessment is that things are FUBAR.
That's where I am now. We'll see where I go from here.
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