New Year

It's January 2, technically - even though I'm at work and just decided to try and get a post in for the new year. I worked yesterday until 11 p.m. and didn't make it to Tara and Bob's house until after midnight. It was the first time I wasn't in front of a TV, I think when the ball came down (aside from the 1 time I was in bed) and I watched the time on my cell phone change from 11:59 to 12:00.

Happy New Year.

It doesn't really feel like it.

I got to the Murphy household around 12:30 and immediately poured myself a drink. Actually, I poured myself the drink in the car at the T station around 12:05. Ring in the new year in style, B. Bob cooked up a bunch of ribs for me that were initially cooked by Erich. So that shit was good. Whiskey and meat.

I got to hang out with Bob Murphy and Bob Sinclaire. Also, Caroline and Erich, that Erin girl and Tara. Oh, Brian Ellis and Anissa were there too. Brian and Anissa took off at some point soon after I came. Bob M. went to bed around 1 because he figured he'd be getting up with Colleen in the morning - which he did. And Erich left to sleep in a hotel while Caroline stayed behind to sleep at Tara's. Odd, but ok. I never got to see Trish.

Bob S. and I stayed up the latest - Caroline also, I guess - and I watched Lockup: San Quentin on MSNBC until around 3 a.m. before closing my eyes to sleep. I got up at 8 a.m. and left to let the dog out before turning in to sleep again.

Happy New Year.

And now I'm doing the first of 2 night shifts before I have 3 days off. This weekend, I'm set to rearrange my bedroom so I can start putting together a plan of action related to my New Year's Resolutions. And thet brings me to the list of them - yes, I have a bunch. Just to be fair, I usually dont make resolutions because I have no intention of keeping them - but I have wants in terms of fixing and solidifying my life at this point and I want to make a go at tightening up some loose ends.

New Year Resolutions 2009

1.) 5 short stories.
2.) A new book.
3.) Firearm permit / license to carry.
4.) Extra time wih kids - special days with Nick, Jackie and Grace.
5.) 1 date per month with Trish.
6.) Get out to see a few shows - with brian - Motley Crue.
7.) Write 1 letter per month to family - every one.
8.) Martial arts training - Israeli S.D.
9.) Get out for weekend with Vic over the Summer.
10.) Reconnect with Pueschel; Spend some time with Provencher.
11.) Get away from internet - same as TV.
12.) Light more fires in the backyard for time with family.
13.) Find Anger Management / Temper Control book and READ IT - share it with Nick, if possible.
- Work on anger.
- Work on temper. - your rage fuels the behavior you're trying to control.

That's what i wrote the other night at Peking Garden while downing a few drinks and I appreciate what I put dowm. In fact, having written this just now, I'm gonna Google books on anger management and controlling my temper.

Happy New Year.