Hello, 2011

       Christmas has come and gone in what feels like a matter of seconds. And so has the last 4 years of my life. I just can't get over how fast time is moving. It's uncomfortable for me and I would love for my life to just slow down for a little while. My brother who has been living in Mexico for the past year and a half is going to be coming home in 6 months. I feel like it was just last summer that he left. And now the new year 2011 is only a few days away. Which means it's time to make my resolutions. I used to be anti new years goals because I never reached any of the goals I set and it just became a big disappointment for me. But now more than anything I want myself to mature and reach goals and become proud of the things I have accomplished. If I could put a title on my year 2010 it would be called "Take the Year Off". I took 2010 to just sit back and relax. I did a whole lot of playing and I did a real good job at it. Now with this new year 2011 I want to set some high goals and actually reach them. I really want to feel that feeling of accomplishment. And feel proud of myself again. So here it goes... My 2011 New Years Resolutions

• Run a full marathon. All 26.2 miles.
• This has been a goal of mine for the past 2 years. I think it's about time to actually make it happen. If my 49 year old mother can run a marathon, then there is no reason for me to not.
• Learn Spanish
• I bought Rosetta Stone, now its time for me to actually learn the language. I have always wanted to know another language and knowing spanish would help me out so much at my job. Also I could speak it with my bro, which would be pretty sweet.
• Save 5,000.
• 5 grand into savings. Pretty self-explanitory. I have a good job, this should be cake. It's all about budgeting. Which is another goal of mine...
• Stick to the budget.
• I need to watch what I am spending my money on. Be more aware of where the $$$ is going. Save it for the more important things.
• Learn the guitar.
• For the past, oh say, 4 years, I have been trying to teach myself how to play the guitar. I don't know why I can't just commit to 20 minutes a day! So I think 2011 should be the year I actually get my music thang on.
• Start my bachelor's program.
• I'm not getting any younger, and the older you get the harder it is to go back to school. As much as I don't want to, I guess I'll just get over it and take out a loan for school.

That's it that's all. And that is actually a lot. I probably won't reach all my goals. I rarely do. However, if I do reach my new years resolutions I feel like 2011 will be a rockin' year.

Happy New Years Everyone!

Itchin for the open road

I have felt restless the past few weeks. I feel stagnant. I feel the need to move. I keep thinking as soon as I am able to get on the mountain I'll be cured. So I am waiting. But deep inside I think that I'll still have that itch no matter how much I go ride. I need to get out and see something new. Watch a sunset and rise somewhere else. My camera and I need to have a love affair and leave this place for awhile. So I have a new goal. Save more, spend less. Ask myself "Do I really need that? Is it more important than a new lens and an open road?" The answer should always be no. I have no excuse now, I have all my Christmas shopping done and there is nothing I need to buy. I need to do this for the sake of me and my mind. Until then I would like to make a wish. A wish for some deep pow I can go play in. 

Thanks so much.