The New Year

Happy 2010 everyone! I don't know about everyone else, but my new year started full of promise and excitement, with a optimism that only a new year can bring. I spent a quiet night with my special someone, and one of her family members, watched a local ball drop and saw a fireworks display, and eventually wound the beginning of the new year down playing some games.

It was a great way to bring in the new year, and an amazing person to ring it in with!

2010 is looking like it's going to be a lot of fun. On the music side of things i have shows lined up to see Wilco in February (and possibly again in April), Matthew Good in March, Silver Mt Zion in May (With a new album in Feb), and U2 twice in July. I also have a trip planned to San Diego in March. It's my first time to California, so I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm also looking forward to positive changes on the job front. My boss and I are working to implement some changes for our department that will hopefully make us a better asset to the company, and more efficient on a daily basis. Maybe I'll get to work on finishing my degree this year as well?

Looking forward to growth and healing for friends and family. Nothing heals better than time, so I'm eager to see another year of healing for my friends who need it. I'm sure I also have healing left to do as well, there is always room for growth and improvement in myself. I'm looking forward to another year of growth with my niece and nephew! Watching them grow up is hands down one of my purest joys in life.

Lastly, but certainly not least, I'm eager to see what a year with bring with my girlfriend and I. We are already enjoying weaving our day to day lives together a bit as we get to know each other more and more. I don't think i have ever had a relationship that was so intensive on my social calendar. This is a good thing! Our friends and family can't seem to get enough of our company so we are always fielding invites for get togethers. As for the girlfriend herself, well.... It amazes me that it can be this easy. She is kind, smart, funny, loves music, and understands what is important in life and relationships. I'm not letting this one get away! ;)