cellio | looking back, looking ahead

A few high and low points from 2005 (personal, not national/world):

I became a Sh'licha K'hilah (a graduate of the Reform movement's para-rabbinic program). We're still trying to define my role in my congregation (without stepping on anyone's toes).
I continued to study privately with my rabbi and he sometimes challenged me more than in the past (this is a good thing).
I began leading weekday morning services once a week.
My manager gave me an appropriate role (and level of responsibility) in the department and seems to recognize my value.
I began to wonder about the long-term viability of my career path.
Our small, private company was bought by a mega-company, which has caused some changes.
The CEO of said small company died suddenly two months after the acquisition. We all miss him a great deal.
A dear friend died unexpectedly, leaving a huge hole in many people's lives. I miss him a lot.
A four-year-long D&D game came to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
On the Mark re-formed (in a low-key kind of way) after taking a year off.
I returned to studying biblical Hebrew and this time it's working.
I had a health scare with one of my cats, who is doing better now.

Looking ahead to the next year:

I hope to remain at my company despite the challenges posed by the acquirer.
Longer-term, I have decisions to make about career direction.
I hope to gain more opportunities within my congregation; I would particularly like to lead worship more.
I hope the bond between my rabbi and me continues to strengthen.
There are friends I don't see as much as I'd like due to various attacks of life; I hope to see this change this year.
I hope to grow spiritually, in torah knowledge, and in Hebrew proficiency.

I am blessed with loving family (starting with my husband), good friends, health, and comfort.