Resolutions

Happy 2006!!

I can't believe it. It's like I went to bed some time in the nineties and woke up on the downside of the first decade of the new millenium. How the heck did that happen?

Anyway, there is this tradition called New Year's Resolutions which I have to admit I rather enjoy. See, I believe that self-improvement isn't instantaneous or a one-time thing, but a journey or process. And New Year's is a perfect time to remind yourself of areas where you can improve.

So, that said, here is my list of resolutions for 2006:

• Be more fiscally savvy: I am pretty good as far as spending, but I am prone to moments of extravagance, particularly when it comes to the culinary world. I need to cut back and spend smarter.
• Finish Book III: I'm approaching page 200. I have a long way to go. I want to be done with the first draft before spring, however.
• Get back in shape: I have been in great shape for most of my adult life. Right now, however, I weigh too much and probably can't even run the Corporate Challenge (5K run). This needs to change. I'm 35 and this is the time where being out-of-shape can start to lead to bad health. And I want to be around a while.
• Get my son to better appreciate the outdoors: It's a passion of mine and to be able to hike, camp and do all those outdoor adventures with Jonathan would be terrific. The day I took him to the top of Sleeping Giant was one of the best days of my life. I want the two of us to have more of those.
• Do more around the house: My wife does too much. It's my turn to do more. She deserves at least that much from me.
• Stay happy: No more depression. Ever.