Before I get into putting my goals for the next year into print (instead of the traditional "New Years Resolutions" - good call Kim), I'm going to look back to last year to see how I did on the ones I put into print then. Bolded means I was successful.
Resolution Number 1: Run a marathon.
Resolution Number 2: Get a promotion.
Resolution Number 3: Meet girl. Date girl. Get girlfriend.
Resolution Number 4: Average a blog for every two days of the year.
Resolution Number 5: Read 30 books.
Resolution Number 6: 2 self paid vacations.
Resolution Number 7: Stay between 190 and 200 pounds.
Resolution Number 8: Take a college course.
Resolution Number 9: Make more lunches and dinners at home.
Resolution Number 10: Be less wasteful.
Resolution Number 11: Take more pictures.
Resolution Number 12: Challenge myself.
Resolution Number 13: Drink? Hide phone.
Resolution Number 14: Develop abs (or get bigger shirts).
Resolution Number 15: Eat healthier
Not too bad. Eight out of 15 is pretty decent, especially given that 15 is a ton of resolutions to begin with. Some will carry over to 2009 due to the fact that I didn't quite make them as I'd hoped to do.
However, I do want to point out that I decimated my 2008 goal of 30 books by reading 51 (not quite the updated goal of 52, but still). I read a total of 23 actual books and 28 graphic novels, so I feel pretty good about that. I really would like to average one a week this year though.
Also, while I didn't maintain my weight as I'd hoped, I did go up to the 205 to 210 area, regulate my blood pressure, and start eating a lot more fruit and vegetables. So while it may have went up (mostly due to inconsistent work out habits), I'm still really fit I feel. There's something to be said about that.
Good work 2008 David. Let's hope 2009 David is even more successful.
New Year Goals: Vol. 1
Crewnit Does New Years Eve 2008
Happy New Year!
This Wednesday was New Years Eve, and it was a celebration of the passing of another year. We went from 2008 to 2009 in grand fashion, with many of the same people I shared it with last year plus a lot of other new and old people.
2008 was a great year, kicked off the right way by an amazing party at Hannah's house sitting house, featuring some new friends, some departing friends (we miss you Lacey and Kim!), the creation of a friends super team with levels of awesomeness the world had yet to see (enter...the Crewnit), tons of fantastic events (Sobo and Sarah's wedding, Erik and Katie's wedding, Sasquatch, the Eklutna camping extravaganza, etc.), and pure unadultered ridiculousness by yours truly.
I'd have it no other way.
2009 started with the Crewnit and friends together at Colver and Lorna's place, partying down and kicking it up a notch like only we can. It was a fantastic night and almost the ideal way to start the year. Some say that the way you spend your new years eve is an indicator as to what your year is going to be like...here's hoping 2009 brings me the joy and friendship new years eve brought me.
Throughout the rest of the week I will be writing 2008 retrospectives and 2009 resolutions. Expect all of the fun those can bring this weekend. Get excited people...get excited. See below for pictures from Crewnit Does New Years Eve 2008.
2009, the year of the pickle
This happens always, Lorna and I fighting
Rebekah, Peter, Jason, and Hannah - all elbows, all the time
The Crewnit+1 Cheddared
