In 2011, I, Joshua D. Friedberg:
- Graduated from college.
- Performed and wrote some original music.
- Was a first-time camp counselor and gained new confidence in the process.
- Finished a major paper after over 2 years of intense research, writing, and revision, and got it accepted at PopMatters for forthcoming publication in 2012.
- Moved out of my hometown... at least temporarily.
- Continued to re-think and problematize various ideas, including about music and race.
- Read at least 5 complete books and a whole bunch of essays and critical articles.
- Walked dogs for money.
- Applied to graduate school for 2012-13.
- At least partially moved on from some tough stuff from the past.
- Started saying "it's all good" and "wonderful" a lot.
- Strengthened some important friendships.
- Cut caffeine out of my system, hopefully for good.
- Started this blog.
- Stayed strong.
