Day 1 on Day 2

As the days of 2009 dwindled down, I had pledged that I would return to writing in 2010. Long gone are the days where I thought only an MFA would make me a legitimate writer but I really haven't been putting the pen to the paper at all in the past year. I have a need to change that. I need goals to keep me going, so to keep a blog is now my new goal for 2010.

This year marks many new beginnings for me. My masters degree is complete and I am an official a librarian now. A big girl, all grown up with a pretty kick-ass job in a fantastic, tiny suburban library. Sure, people will continue to be confused as to why being a librarian requires a masters degree and I'm sure I'll still have to pretend that jokes about the Dewey Decimal System are funny. But I have made it and a new journey begins.

So, now what?

Long-term, I want to broaden my library skills in developing countries. I know that I am not finished with school. And fully expect to see myself as a student again sometime in the future. Maybe for another master's. Maybe for a PhD. Maybe for both.

Short-term, I want to be great at my job, implement new library programs, expand my technologocial skills & bring the library to a more digital place. But also, I want to work on me. I want to keep track of books I'm reading, reflect on events that happen in life and generally explore the world around me. I thought a long time about having a "theme" for this blog, but I am too indecisive to settle on one idea. For now, I just hope to write often and have fun.

I wanted to start writing on January 1st, but my Dad has been in the ICU since Christmas Day fighting a severe infection. As I type, I'm at the hospital but he is out of sedation today and doing okay. We can only take it one day at a time and send positive energy his way. I thank all of you who are sending love, kindess and prayers. I'll keep you posted on his progress.

So, here's to health, peace, love and happiness in the New Year!