In the past, I often wrote in my journal on New Year's Eve. Even if I didn't write in it regularly, I would break it out and write down some thoughts on the upcoming year. I thought I might do this on my blog tonight (yes..it is 4 am...but I am still wide awake). This year I spent New Year's Eve at Staci and David's. We had a good evening just hanging out and playing games...it was nice just being with close friends. I think it was actually better than fighting all the crowds. When I was younger I always had this image of me being dressed up and at fancy parties on New Year's Eve...or in New York City. I suppose those are the images that you get from tv when growing up. Early today I cooked a lunch for Bill and I. So, my cooking can be an interesting experience and this was no exception. It wasn't horrible....I just smoked up the house once and had a pan literally melt into the burner (you have to be careful about how cheap of pans that you purchase...a lesson I learned today). The lasagna turned out ok....a bit salty I thought. I have this thing about not liking most things that I fix though...sort of strange. Bill did eat it though...so I think it was ok...maybe....should make sure he is ok in the morning..haha. Anyways, so that was my day.

Now for some resolutions.....
1. Lose weight - specifically I would like to lose 40 lbs before Lisa's wedding in May. That may be extreme..but I think if I focus and work at it..it may be feasible. So I begin with tomorrow...eating better and exercise.
1a. losing weight should lead to better health...lower blood pressure and more energy
1b. losing weight will improve my self esteem

2. Figure out what I am going to do with my life. Now this may a bit broad. Basically am I continuing with what feels like my coursework of torture? Will I continue just working at the Ridge? Should I drop out and take pictures? Should I move to a foreign country and work an odd end job? Hmmmmm....of course not all reasonable options..haha...but you get the idea.

3. Be happier.

O.k. my resolutions for Kaden

1. Get the little guy fully potty trained. Understanding that ringing the bell means going outside to use the bathroom...not to play and not that he should use the bathroom in the house and then ring the bell.

2. Teach him not to eat hair, ears, sequines, Q tips...and anything else he finds.

3. I should start walking him regularly. (more related to me)

So, there you go...my resolutions for 2006...the year that I will turn one year closer to 30. Happy New Year to everyone.