Well I'm doing this year's EOY late - that in itself probably says something. So I'll make this brief.
Trump - yeah bad. I mean the immigration thing, tax cuts for the rich, attacking countries, threatening other countries, it goes on and on. Honestly I don't think a lot of those things would be any different if it were Hillary. And let's face it - I'm not supporting the Democratic Party with their 'Russia did it'/'metoo witch-hunt' mid-term election platform.
Music - after years or writing records, I decided to take 2017 off and just write as required. So no new album this year. I did write a couple of songs here and there, but I plan to get back and complete the remaining queued material. Then I can really start on the collection of ideas I've truly accumulated over the years.
Work - it continues onward. I did get a raise (well one that supposedly makes my salary more in line with the industry standard, but still below what I think it should be). Good news is I did move into a new role. It's a step closer to where I want to go. I know it's taking longer than it should, but at the same time, I seem to have earned respect for making my own way. So far there's been drama mostly dealing with a couple of people are by their nature assholes, but overall it's been going well. I go back tomorrow to a new manager and team (doing the same role and work), and I know there will be lots of anticipation and expectations, but we'll see how I do.
Family - CV junior arrived this year. He's definitely been the highlight of the year. Lots of changes in my life revolve around him. I was actually able to take some time off from work as a result. Not that I did much, but I did get to know my son some more. The real shame is having to go back.
I aged some more. I decided to make some changes to my appearance after years of ignoring my instincts to do so. I'm sure I'll be the object of ridicule when I go back to work tomorrow, but such is the price I have to pay for taking care of my responsibilities.
Trump - yeah bad. I mean the immigration thing, tax cuts for the rich, attacking countries, threatening other countries, it goes on and on. Honestly I don't think a lot of those things would be any different if it were Hillary. And let's face it - I'm not supporting the Democratic Party with their 'Russia did it'/'metoo witch-hunt' mid-term election platform.
Music - after years or writing records, I decided to take 2017 off and just write as required. So no new album this year. I did write a couple of songs here and there, but I plan to get back and complete the remaining queued material. Then I can really start on the collection of ideas I've truly accumulated over the years.
Work - it continues onward. I did get a raise (well one that supposedly makes my salary more in line with the industry standard, but still below what I think it should be). Good news is I did move into a new role. It's a step closer to where I want to go. I know it's taking longer than it should, but at the same time, I seem to have earned respect for making my own way. So far there's been drama mostly dealing with a couple of people are by their nature assholes, but overall it's been going well. I go back tomorrow to a new manager and team (doing the same role and work), and I know there will be lots of anticipation and expectations, but we'll see how I do.
Family - CV junior arrived this year. He's definitely been the highlight of the year. Lots of changes in my life revolve around him. I was actually able to take some time off from work as a result. Not that I did much, but I did get to know my son some more. The real shame is having to go back.
I aged some more. I decided to make some changes to my appearance after years of ignoring my instincts to do so. I'm sure I'll be the object of ridicule when I go back to work tomorrow, but such is the price I have to pay for taking care of my responsibilities.
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