Questions for the New Year

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I am proud to say that I have made it through 2007, and it wasn’t quite as dark as I originally anticipated. One year ago tonight, I was in a deep depression, and terrified of what the coming year would hold. But now, I am happy – at least, most of the time, which is much better than “hardly ever.” So much that was unknown a year ago has become clear – 2007 exists now not as an uncertainty, but as an experience, a memory, a closed door.

And so, with the expectancy that some of the questions I have about 2008 will soon be answered, I ask them.

Are risks worth the risk? How am I supposed to start over? Where will I live? Where will I work? Who will be my friends? Where will I go to church? Will I ever find a bed, or a couch, or a desk, or a dresser? Who will cut my hair? How am I going to get all of my boxes to Nashville? Where will I do my banking? Will I get my wish and have my new phone number be PAR-SONS? What ever happened to my coffee grinder and toaster oven? Will I ever have medical insurance again? Why is everyone getting engaged? Will Nashville ever get a Trader Joe’s? A Nordstrom? Where will I do my shopping? Will I ever live in Seattle again? Do dreams come true? Who reads this blog? Who will I marry? Will I get married? Do I really want to get married? How will I get my rugs from Seattle to Nashville? Will any of my friends come visit me? Which gym will I go to? Will I ever see Nicole Kidman walking around town? Will I ever have a dog as cute as Gabe? Will I ever go to Italy? Will I ever be comfortable in my own skin? What is going to happen in 2008? Is there anything better than cold pizza for breakfast?

One year from now, I hope that I have a lot of these questions answered. But I believe that even today, to the last question, I can emphatically answer, “No.”

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T-minus 4 days until The Big Move.

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  1. an innumerable gratitude on January 1, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Hi Annie. It’s Nathan Sales. I have been reading your blog as much as I can. I find comfort in your words, because you have a perspective and honesty that I find refreshing. You are daring and intrepid (bet you have never been called that before). Keep up with it. Oh, and Happy New Year.

  2. Christina on January 1, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    I can answer TWO of your questions right now:

    – I will come to visit you.

    – There isn’t anything better than cold pizza for breakfast.

    The rest remain a mystery …

  3. Mark on January 1, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    I’ll answer one more:

    You WILL live in Seattle again.

    (or else…)

  4. Sarah Kate on January 1, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    I will go ahead and answer them all. You ready?
    Are risks worth the risk? Sometimes. How am I supposed to start over? You’ll know. Where will I live? Not sure but it will be super-cute and very Annie-ish. Oh, and in Nashville. Where will I work? Wherever you’re supposed to for the time being. Who will be my friends? So far? Me, Grant, and Miranda. Oh, and the Portland Brew Baristas. Where will I go to church? Not sure but you have about 400 to choose from. Will I ever find a bed, or a couch, or a desk, or a dresser? Yes, I am the master at finding free/almost free furniture. Who will cut my hair? Alyssa, of course. She’s wonderful. How am I going to get all of my boxes to Nashville? Renting a teensy U-haul is surprisingly not that expensive. Where will I do my banking? I like Bank of America but also, many choices there too. Will I get my wish and have my new phone number be PAR-SONS? Lord I hope so. I have NO idea what your number is now. Maybe I can get mine changed to LIN-DSEY. That would be cool. What ever happened to my coffee grinder and toaster oven? Hmmm….Will I ever have medical insurance again? Yes. Oh, and if not, I know where you can go to the Dr. Why is everyone getting engaged? Got me on that one. Why do I keep getting emails about penis enlargements? Porn sites? And now that I’ve written “penis enlargements” in my blog, will the ad in my sidebar change to something inappropriate? Yes. Especially now that I’ve written “Porn” on your blog. Will Nashville ever get a Trader Joe’s? Lord I hope so. A Nordstrom? Lord I hope so. Where will I do my shopping? Also many choices. Will I ever live in Seattle again? I think you’ve been threatened if you don’t. Do dreams come true? A dream is a wish your heart makes. Who reads this blog? Me. Oh, and at least the 4 people above me. Who will I marry? Does he have a brother? Will I get married? Will I? Do I? really want to get married? Do I? How will I get my rugs from Seattle to Nashville? Alladin can ride them over. Will any of my friends come visit me? Which gym will I go to? Will I ever see Nicole Kidman walking around town? Yes. She’s everywhere. Will I ever have a dog as cute as Gabe? Will I ever go to Italy? Can I come with? Will I ever be comfortable in my own skin? What is going to happen in 2008? 2008 is going to be GREAT!!! Is there anything better than cold pizza for breakfast? No. Especially when you may have had too much to drink the night before.
    There. Now I have answered (almost) ALL of your questions about life. It’s a good thing you’re moving here. That was a lot to type.

  5. bec on January 1, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    nothing will ever be as cute as greebs!

  6. kristy on January 2, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    i like you a lot already, can’t wait to catch up on your old posts, and look forward to new ones.

    <3 kristy

  7. Beth on January 3, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Annie – In your honor, I ate cold pizza for breakfast this morning.

    Thanks, and happy 2008! Here’s to a new year full of happy posting and the discoveries of new fun blogging friends!

  8. MJ on January 3, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    umm…. speaking of ads.
    Have you made any money yet??

  9. Anna on January 4, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    I suppose that in this blog you are subtly requesting that I fess up and admit that I am a stranger who reads about your adventures on occasion. Well, I guess a sort-of stranger. A friend said “hey, you should check out this girl’s blog, it’s really good” And the rest is history.

    Either way please know that your writing is a joy to read. Best of luck in Nashville.

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