So This is the New Year (2014)...

Hold on, I need to get the cob webs off of here...

There, that's better. Sorry for being MIA... glad that wasn't one of my resolutions for the 2013 ;)

So this will be the eighth, yes, eighth time I've written a blog for the new year and made resolutions. Regardless if they are (all) actually completed, I'm at least happy that I take the time to write them down...

First, I would like to take a moment and reflect on 2013... What a year eh? The most obvious event, Carolyn and my wedding in July. We could not have asked for a better day. Catalina Island was beautiful, our friends and family were wonderful, the food was epic, and Carolyn looked BEAUTIFUL! We went on the Honeymoon in November to St. Lucia, and that was just wonderful! We didn't leave the Rendezvous resort, which was on the beach... can you blame us? ;) We also sold "The Penthouse," my condo in Broomfield, and moved into Carolyn's Sister's Rental in Cherry Creek between October and November... Yeah, the commute to work is longer, and Bozley doesn't care for the hardwood floors, but it's nice and the location is pretty sweet. Speaking of Bozley, he's doing pretty good. He had a rough September, hurting his back again, but he's back to normal. We're going to be giving him acupuncture in 2014 to help with his back and,this might even help with his anxiety. The Monday after the wedding, Carolyn started her new job as Director of Fellow Development at Rocky Mountain Prep and is loving it (it doesn't hurt that her commute is literally eight minutes). Long story short, life is good!

So, without further adieu, let's review my 2013 resolutions...

Get married!: Success! Not that it is a surprise... but no complaints... and I'll never have that on my resolutions again.. 1/1 ;)

Volunteer (more): This one I wouldn't call achieved. I did another CSUnity project in April, but that's all I did. I really need to do better on this in the future, and as you can imagine, this one will be included in the 2014 resolutions.

Complete at least two home improvement projects: Um... fail? With the move, I did have to do a few things, but nothing I would call big, at least I can think of... A little paint, a few repairs, but nothing big. With us now renting, I guess this one will be on the back burner for a bit...

Learn at least two new skills and things: Well... no, another miss. At least I can't think of anything... But I like to use moving and getting married as excises as to why this didn't happen. I won't be able to do that next year...

Make some positive moves professionally:... No comment.

Physically, I want to be 150 lbs by the wedding and be in better shape that I am now: Actually, I think this was partially achieved. I think that I was over 150 lbs around the time of the wedding, but have gone down a little since then. With the move and the changes, my working out took a hit, but we're getting back into the routine. I don't think I'm in better shape than the beginning of 2013, but I don't think I'm (much) worse. Health will be a continuing goal of mine.

I want to do an even better job communicating and updating with all my friends: Okay, I have to give myself credit on this one. Did a pretty good job. The happy hours continued throughout the year, and we actually did pretty good having dinner with a different couple each month... you know that will continue.

So what about 2014? Well...

Volunteer!: CSUnity will be something I do every year, but I want to to do more. If anyone is doing any volunteering with an organization they like, and they are looking for additional help, well, you know how to get a hold of me :)

Learn at least two new skills/things and/or start a new hobby: So, I have no mortgage, no car payment, no kids... yeah, I need to do some things for me as this window of opportunity is closing. Beer brewing will still be happening, but on a limited basis as I no longer will be brewing at our place (until we move again), so it will only be with other people. Guitar and CPR are still the top two new skills I want to learn, but I wouldn't be surprised if something else came up as the year goes on... But if you have any suggestions or know of any resources, you know I want to know.

Make some positive moves professionally:... no where to go but up :)

On school nights, be in bed by midnight: As Carolyn will tell you, I am notorious for falling asleep on the couch watching TV, waking up, brushing my teeth, and then coming to bed sometime between 1:00 and 5:00 AM. Probably not the best was to get a good night sleep. So, I will be ready and in bed by midnight every night before work, not just for me, but for Carolyn.

Keep working out: I feel like I need to keep working out, get rid of some holiday fat I added on. That and I want to get into better shape for my soccer team. And, now that I'm finally getting acquainted with my new gym, I want to do something more. I want to play outdoor soccer this summer, I would love to play some basketball (pick up or otherwise), and I might even try to do a 10k race this year.. we'll see.

Keep in touch with friends: Happy Hours and dinners will continue. Like every summer, we'll be doing the Fort Collins Brewery Bike Tour again (tentatively Saturday July 26th, come one come all). I'm willing to do more and participate in things, so keep me in mind.

I think that's it for the resolutions. I have to wonder what 2014 holds, and it's going to be different as 2013 had a ton going on going in. With that said,

Happy New Year! Hope your 2014 is the best for everyone!

Clint
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