Trying to throw my arms around the world

Think this is going to be on the short side because I am beat and want to make it to church this morning. New Years was low key - snacks and cards at Nancy's house. I had a lot of fun and it was nice to have a relaxed new years for once. NYC last year was fun. I'm glad however that I got to ring in 2006 a bit more quietly. Talked with Rick briefly : ) and got to wish him a happy new year.
Texted the ex to wish him a happy new year. He surprised me by calling and asking me to wish him luck. He is taking off for Costa Rica tomorrow on a medical mission trip. When we broke up he told me that he had planned to ask me to marry him on our next trip to Costa Rica. He is nervous about going back to a place that holds so many memories. I think I succeeded in being compassionately detached. The tone of his voice suggested that he wanted to have a sentimental, long, drawn out conversation reminiscing about the past. I listened to what he had to say and ended the conversation after a short time. It is important for him to move on. At some point in the future I think we can be friends. For now I think it is all too fresh in his mind and I don't want him to slide backwards.
I'm excited for 2006. The future holds great promise. On my ride back to Iowa I talked with Josh for a bit. I shared with him that I am not yet ready to think about dating anyone seriously. The MIB and I share something special but with 600+ miles between us trying to cultivate a dating relationship is not feasible. As I barrel toward clinic I need to focus on my education and my plans for the near future as well as begin to think about post-graduation. My #1 project needs to be me right now.
I need to go to bed. A review of my winter break to follow. Cheers and Happy New Year to everyone!!!