Year End Special

It took me a long time to get into anything approaching a "Christmas Spirit."

The last two years were the best Christmases I have had since I was a child. I got to spend them with, and as part of, a wonderful family. I got to help Santa with his Christmas surprises.

This year, I spent a lot of time feeling like I was missing out. Of course this kept me from joining in, and therefore ensured that I missed out.

I got into the spirit late in the season. I didn't get any Christmas cards sent and even though I had a few Christmas presents, they didn't get delivered either. I have no idea when they will get to the appropriate people.

...

My sister sent me a book for Christmas. I have not read it yet, but very much appreciate it and look forward to reading it.

...

I have also been spending more time talking to, and hanging out with, friends. Both old and new. Some I have known over 12 years, some for less then 12 weeks.

We have played pool, video games, card games, and just hung out and talked. Oh, and listened to very good music. You should check out S.J. Tucker and see if she is singing in your area.

...

My resolutions from last year:

• I am still 25 pounds off my goal weight.


• I read 4 more books than my goal.


• You know how my writing resolution has gone.


• My new apartment is a lot more organized than my old place was, but still needs some work.

My resolutions for the upcoming year will be in a following post.

Resolutions

Quick follow-up on a couple of items.

Weight Loss: 25 pounds left to lose.

Reading: 2 more books to read for nothing but entertainment.

Tendinitis: Occasional discomfort, but much better.

Relationship: None.

Resolutions, and Updates

I guess it's about time to share some of my resolutions for the new year. But first, a couple of updates...

• The tendinitis I have is DeQuervain's tenosynovitis and it is getting better with treatment, but it still hurts.


• Way back when, I set a weight-loss goal of 60 pounds. {Actually, it was 65.} Well, I have lost 30-35 pounds so far.


• Shortly after I moved my blog from my own hosting to Blog*Spot, Blogger added support for Custom Domains. I am thinking about using them, but wondered if anyone else is using them yet and what their experience has been.

Now, on to the resolutions...

• Lose the other 30-35 pounds that I didn't lose last year. {Maybe more, we'll see how it goes.}


• Get in much better physical condition.


• Keep better control of my diabetes. Specifically, my bloodsugar.


• Read at least three books for nothing more than entertainment. {In addition to the audio books I listen to.}


• Write in my blog more often, and keep up with others better.


• Get organized.

Some of those don't sound like much, but overall, it seems like a lot. Got to get moving on them.

Peace.