The Resolute Post

I’m a fan of New Year’s Resolutions and this year is no different. I don’t like beating myself up over them or anything, but it is nice to set some goals for yourself. I know a few people at the office will be doing the age-old “Quit-Smoking” resolution, which is always tough. But even tougher when people like me “help” by making them feel horrible when they light up*. Just doing my part! On the list to get accomplished before 2009 are:

Watch at least 1 Movie a week
I’m playing catch-up. See the NetFlix Post

Meet and have a picture with a celebrity
Or two pseudo-celebrities. Like this guy.

Become an American Citizen
Or at least get all the paper work submitted.

Start actually enjoying going to the gym.
How I plan on convincing myself of this, I have no idea.

* You have your kids in your will right? *Lungs suck anyways. *I don’t want to know how I die, but I respect the daring of your hands-on approach.

The 2008 Post

First positing of ‘08! Happy New Year to everyone. I hope that last year was a good one, and that this one is even better. Sarah and I celebrated with Bruce and Stacey at Mark’s house last night which was nice. We met up beforehand at BJ’s Brewhouse for some (always) excellent food then headed out to the Orlando outskirts where Mark lives. Mark’s house is on a hill (which is a geographical rarity in Florida) that overlooks most of Orlando. We could see all the fireworks going over during the evening at the various theme parks. The most impressive of which where the 12:00 Disney ones by far. Though some of the fireworks Mark was setting off in the back yard where pretty impressive and where definitely the best at-home displays I’ve ever seen. Besides explosives the evening included a five-year-old running headfirst into a closed, sliding-glass door, as well as an out of control pallet fire in the groves next to Mark’s house. So entertaining to say the least.

After toasting in the New Year we headed off to Cricketer’s Arms to attempt to fill Stacey’s need for some Scotch Eggs. Arriving at 1:30 we weren’t all that surprised to find the kitchen closed. But the bar was still bustling and a lot of fun. Had a good laugh with Phil (the owner), that he won’t remember in the morning, and had a nice cap on a fun evening out. Bruce and Stacey are loads of fun, and I know Sarah had a good time.