Seasons of Love

How do you measure a year?

Rent, the stage musical as well as the movie version, has shaped a lot of my beliefs around living and what it means to exist. (Given my liberal arts education, I can of course look back and see the problematic aspects of the storyline, but for the sake of argument, let's set those aside for now.)

One of the most famous songs from the musical, as well as in general as a Broadway tune, is "Seasons of Love" (or you may recognize it by the chorus, "525,600 minutes/525,000 moments so dear/525,600 minutes/How do you measure, measure a year"). Here's the movie version if you want to check that out.

I've been reflecting on that idea a lot lately, especially since I have begun documenting and essentially scrapbooking my life in my journals and planners. And as December 24, 9pm, Eastern Standard time approaches (Rent reference), I thought I'd reflect back on what made up my year of 2018.

2018

I graduated from Pitzer College in May with a Bachelor's in Psychology

I was accepted to Claremont Graduate University for their Positive Developmental Psychology Program

I began the program and withdrew a couple weeks in, realizing the research and statistics was not for me. And that was okay.

I enrolled in online community college courses in early childhood education, to qualify for local teaching positions.

I discovered I may have a passion for teaching (who would've guessed?!)

I posted semi-regularly on this blog, building my writing portfolio and sharing my story with the world.

I attended PlannerCon in March with my friend Lizzette, taking a spontaneous road trip when I came to the dreadful realization on the morning of that I left my state ID in Marin (Thanks again for being so amazing with that! Best birthday gift ever!)

I stayed in contact with friends from Claremont and from the Bay Area, despite distance and life changes.

I got a cat.

I moved into my own place in Claremont, where I am settled for the six months at least.

I traveled with my parents and sister over the summer, taking accommodations as needed but having an awesome time in Europe and Iceland.

I finished many knit projects, all documented in my planner
(see photo on left)

Ditto for audiobooks.

I joined a health club and started the journey to getting back in shape by eating better and exercising regularly.

I made two quilts, one for my mom and one for my sister.

I made a beautiful sweater for myself and a vest for my grandpa.

It was a good year. 

With love and strength,
Rivi




P.S. Trying to get this out on time so I'll add more and link posts later!