In case you're wondering why I didn't do my usual New Year's update, my Dragon NaturallySpeaking bit the dust. I think it was a planned obsolescence thing. I have since upgraded out of necessity, and I'm very satisfied with the new version. However, on the Sunday after New Year's, ended up going in for one of my short stays in the hotel of Banner Desert, a.k.a. the hospital. IV antibiotics to wipe out another infection. But it was only for a couple nights, and while this is annoying, at least here in Arizona, they are taking care of the problem, rather than just giving me a pill and sending me home.
The other good news is that my interview for the Arizona long-term care coverage meant for people born with disabilities is a week from today. Once I get on to that, I can move out of this holding pattern house, and real life can begin! I'm excited, because I'm so ready to explore my new life.
As for 2009, the only really good thing that I can remember happening during it was Daniel's visits and then me working on moving here, and then actually doing it. I still can't believe I did it sometimes. I had to be crazy. But it was quite obviously the right thing to do. The moral there? If your spirit is screaming at you that you need to do something, do it, no matter what anyone else says. That still small voice is there for a reason, and it could very well save your life. I believe it did save mine. Literally.
Oh, I remembered one other good thing. In June, I got to see my first Broadway play. Rent. That was fun. And I won some poker tournaments. I miss poker, and I miss many of the Portland people, but I need to keep moving forward, which is hard to remind myself during the many forced hours in bed here. But I'm doing the best job that I can.
And I'm very thankful for Daniel. Very. You are right, kind sir. No one can ever anymore accuse you of not keeping your promises. I wouldn't be here, at least not as successfully, happy, and healthy as I am, without you, and I know this everyday. I love you very much, and I hope you know that everyday.
Adios, 2009!
I'm so excited for 2010 because this'll be the first year in my life when almost everything I do is done from my choices alone. That is huge for me. So I say bring it on! There is nothing coming that I can't handle, either by myself, or with some help from dear ones. I know this because I got on a plane by myself. Whenever I doubt myself or my abilities, all I have to do is remember that day, and know that I finally did something no one else thought I could do. By myself and for myself.
I can't wait to see what will be written in these pages/screens by the end of this year. Hopefully, you will read along with me about the journey.
May 2010 be a blessed year for all of you.