Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. It’s a very convenient thing, really — you can sin all year, it all gets wiped away in one fell swoop, and then you’re all set. Even though I’m the Jewiest Jew in the family, I actually didn’t manage to get to temple this year for the High Holidays. I didn’t make reservations at the place I’ve gone in the past, and it’s not so easy to just waltz into a temple on Rosh Hashanna or Yom Kippur (that’s a whole other issue — paying for tickets to High Holiday services?! Oy!). So, to observe the holiday in my own way, I slept late, worked out, did some work, did some errands, and am starting to prepare my break-fast dinner. Yes, I’m fasting, as I do most years (and I’m pretty cranky and ravenous at the moment, not to mention the vicious headache from lack of caffeine). I figure it’s the least I can do. Break-fast tonight with my sister and cousin Sara will be an extremely non-traditional meal of artichokes with drawn butter, spaghetti and meatballs, and a salad, with a lemon pound cake that my sister is bringing. Why spaghetti and meatballs? Because I had ground turkey in the freezer, and it inspired me.
As I’ve gone about my day, I have taken some time to think and reflect over the past year. I’ve had some rough times, achieved some goals with patience and hard work, read my writing aloud for the first time, met new people, caught up with old friends, ate well, and thoroughly enjoyed myself in many ways. As I approach my 35th birthday at the end of this year (gasp!), I recognize some changes I want to make, but all in all, I’m very happy with my life. I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year, whether you’re celebrating or not, and I hope your fast was as (surprisingly) easy as mine.
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laren are you a saggitarius? if you are, you are a frightfully diplomatic one.
laren are you a saggitarius? if you are, you are a frightfully diplomatic one.
Nope — I’m a Capricorn — does that suit me better?
Nope — I’m a Capricorn — does that suit me better?