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Resolution “Do Over”

If you read my last 2 posts (Ode to 2012 and Moving on to 2013) you might have noticed a little bitterness towards how last year turned out.
It was a very difficult year financially and I was very disappointed that I could not purchase Christmas gifts for my family or an anniversary gift for my wife.
Therefore, I was a little angry when I wrote those posts.
The next day a good friend of mine chastised and challenged me to write about things I did do. Thanks Shannon.
So I have rehashed last year in my mind and there are some highlights.
I did celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary in December and even though I couldn’t afford a gift, Evelyn and I had a lovely night out for dinner, dessert, coffee, card games and a great heart-to-heart about the past year and how we plan to do things differently in 2013.
Our relationship is the center of my universe and everything out there spinning around us is nothing more than space junk. I am very thankful we are as solid as ever.
I also obtained my CompTIA A+ certification.
Both Evelyn and I are still employed.
In spite of last year’s illnesses, we are still in good health.
Although last year wasn’t a year of travel, we did spend a very enjoyable weekend trip to the Aquarium in Denver, and an evening in Black Hawk. Counting the free room, free drinks, free breakfast, and Evelyn’s winnings, we actually came out about $1100 ahead.
A year or so ago during a Las Vegas trip gone bad (I was a complete ass and couldn’t stop myself) I realized I had an underlying layer of anger that could pop up its ugly head at anytime and I could do little to control it. Nothing violent, just rude and obnoxious. So I have spent the last year on a journey seeking help, both professional and self-help via books, etc., and have made great strides in recognizing when the feeling of anger is coming and being able to control it. 
What?!?!  Why would you put a statement out there like that? Aren’t you worried about what people will think?
Of course, I worry about that but this blog has always been about baring my soul so I can leave things behind and learn from them.
Sooo, all this brings me to not only my resolution “do over” but also the Thanksgiving thanks I never shared.
First the Thanks:

• I am most thankful for Evelyn, my wife, who no matter how crazy I sound is always right there being supportive and willing to help me through anything.
• I’m thankful for my family who even though I’m horrible at picking up a phone and staying in touch are always there for me as well.
• I’m thankful for my friends who are always there waiting to support me and to give me that proverbial kick in the ass when I need it. 

Now for next year’s resolutions goals:

• Continue to treat Evelyn like the goddess she is.
• Be grateful for what I have and stop fretting about what I don’t.
• Obtain my CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Read 50 books.
• Change my current situation whether it be a new position at work or a new job somewhere else.
• Stop over-analyzing my choices and just make one, good or bad.
• Continue my journey toward conquering anger.
• Take a road trip with one or both of my brothers. (I guess I’ll need to call them to plan this)
• Reconnect with family and friends.
• More photography trips.
• Lighten up.

And of course,
BE POSITIVE – BE HEALTHY – BE ACTIVE

Happy New Year and thanks for being there for me.


While writing this I was listening to " Coupled Key" from "The Right To Remain Silent" by "Cydelix"

Moving on to 2013

 

Usually my first post of the year is to reflect on the past year’s shortcomings and my failure to meet any goals.

Then I would list a couple of goals that I will never meet.

But this year, 2012 is behind me and it can stay there.

I’ve moved on and 2013 is going to be so much better.

My one goal for 2013 is to take my life back from “fate” and live it my way.

 

 

While writing this I was listening to " Love the Way You Miss Me" from "Casey James" by "Casey James"