Since I was a wee lad, I like to go against the grain. If everyone goes right, I go left. I like doing my own thing, and I won’t hide the fact that I’m a selfish person at times…selfish meaning, when I’m ready to be done, I’m done. There’s no rhyme or reason for this behavior except that I want what I want, and I want it now. We’ll call it a flaw.

Around this time of the year, everyone likes to put together their upcoming goals for the new year. Some people want to change a character flaw, maybe quit smoking or lose weight. This year, I’d like to look backward instead of forward. Why shouldn’t I remember the past year and dwell on it’s positive notes?

1. I was given a fantastic promotion. Others might disagree with me because of certain variables that are attached with the move, but it’s an all inclusive bump in the system and I take it for what it is. I like that I can wake up and genuinely say that I love my job. Do I hate aspects of it occasionally? Well of course, but overall, I love what I do. I work with some amazing people that are beyond my years in knowledge. I learn something new just about every single day. I travel often to New York and get to do things that some people will never do.
2. The girls and I moved into our own home. It’s not a huge house but for us, it’s perfect. I have hardwood floors now, which I’ve always wanted. I have a garage. I have a big backyard that is completely fenced; the girls can play outside anytime they want without my fear of them being lost stopping them. I have my dog Gwenny back with us all the time now. Before, I had to leave her with my parents because I wasn’t allowed to have her at the place we rented. I can paint the walls whatever color I want!! (let me add however that I will probably never paint since I hate doing it)
3. I have become closer with friends than I ever thought possible. At some point in 2009, my friends pool started to cycle through. Many of the friends I have now, I have met through some sort of online presence or in some cases, strengthened an already present friendship WITH online presence. I interact with them on a daily basis. We talk, we laugh, we hang out, we go to each other’s kid’s birthday parties, we share in each other’s sorrows and joys and we even hug! I love to hug. If I have nothing to do, I can be assured that someone will invite me to do something with them.

These are just a few things that I want to ponder on for 2010. Do I have goals for 2011? Yeah, maybe, but whatever happens, happens. If you really must know what some of these goals are: lose a few pounds and go to Vegas. Pretty simple right?

Lastly, if you were apart of my life in 2010 and you helped to make any of these items happen or flourish, then I thank you. You not only have have my respect & friendship, but you can be counted as one of the people that helped shape my life. I considered dropping names, but you know who you are.