Colin Warren: the blog

“All aboard!“ I’m hoping this post will be part of a series that I’m writing to reflect on the year 2009.

When did you get on this particular bus that’s rushing towards the end of the year? I’m thinking I boarded it the second week of January this year when I went back to work…

Looking back, I think that’s when the rush to the end of this started. It’s been a full-on and busy year. I mean in both work and home aspects too. I’ve just noticed that it’s been a couple of weeks since my last post and in that time I’ve been to attend a conference in Auckland (I’ve reflected in that experience here). Now there is only about a week of work left, and then it will be time for a couple of weeks off for the Christmas/New Years break.

The year is coming to a close very quickly and it does feel like a rush, I’m stuck on the bus and it won’t stop. The ride has been good though. At times it’s been frustrating and difficult, while at other times it’s been rewarding and exciting. I have a great sense of achievement when looking back at all the things I’ve been able to do. I’m feeling OK about how I’ve finished up the year at work and I’ve got some things to look forward to next year. A couple of projects at work have led to publications and conference presentations and I’m excited about working with some colleagues on a project next year. We’ve been able to make a trip to Europe and had an amazing six weeks discovering lot’s more of Europe. I’ve been able to provide some leadership at church has also been rewarding.

So, I’ll need to take some time and think back over the things that have happened and gather them together here so that I can get a better sense of all that’s happened…