Friends & Family - I need your help w/ a very important crossroads decision of my life. For you long-time followers of my blog, you may remember that I started this blog early in Jan 2009 as one of my goals for 2009. Well, 2009 is almost over and I can proudly say I achieved my 2009 goals which included beginning to drink whiskey/bourbon straight, write and update my blog weekly (ok, so i didn't achieve the weekly part, and then break 80 on the golf course (did it twice). Now, I need YOUR HELP
It's time to start setting my 2010 goals. Again, I'm gonna go w/ 3 goals, some silly, some serious. I have determined 2 of the goals, but I want your help w/ the 3rd. Over the next few weeks I hope for all of you to give me suggestions on what my 3rd goal for 2010 should be. Then after I have a few choices, I'll put a poll on my blog for everyone to vote on. Deal?
So, my first two goals for 2010 are:
Goal #1 - To be able to do the whole Thriller dance on cue. This wasn't necessarily spurned by MJ's death this past year...after all, I liked him before he died, but more brought on by seeing a group of people randomly do it at a bar around Halloween. So, I feel like I want to be able to bust it out at some random place in 5 years....hence, I have to learn it now.
Goal #2 - I'm taking up Boxing. I don't really want to fight people, I just want to train. Everyone says its the best workout as it works all parts of your body, so I feel like I can devote 60-90 minutes a week doing this. I'm also going to try and convince a friend or two to do it with me. A friend of mine from high school started boxing/training earlier this year and he absolutely loves it, so props to him for doing it and putting the idea in my head. I've already looked into possible gyms to train at and there is one only a few miles from my house that offers "Executive Classes" - meaning people like me who just want to do it for fun 1 night a week, so I think I may join this class.
Goal #3 - ??????????? I'm very excited to hear your suggestions!!!
Life has been good lately. I'm very happy w/ my career, love my friends and family, and am just overall blessed to be acquainted w/ all of you. Other than that, no new updates. I'll be in Elkhart for Xmas Dec 24 - 28th. A little disappointed that Mom/Rick won't be around as they'll be in FL visiting my grandma. Also means I won't see Tad & Kimberly or Wes & Elka (my step-bros).... oh well, I'll have fun w/ Dad's side of the family!
NFL Gambling update: I felt it last week...typically I only bet on 2 games, but for some reason I decided to up that too 4 due to many perceived locks in Week 14. Well, I went 3-1 (and 1-1 for my showdown w/ Evan). Overall i'm now 18-15, which is 55%, so i'm a little short of my 62% goal...better sweep these next few weeks! Evan also went 1-1 last week so he still maintains a 2 game lead on me (17-11 to 15-13) w/ 3 weeks to go.
Bobby Knight - gotta love him!
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Glad to hear you are doing well!! And boxing, that sounds really cool! You need to work out, you're sooo not in shape. (HA!)
ReplyDeleteI think you're goal #3 should be to be called "boyfriend". Yeah. I said it. You need to allow a GIRL to call YOU boyfriend. Boo ya.
:) Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I think I have to agree with Amy---FIND YOURSELF A WOMAN!!! Our fam could use a little "spice" and fun so get going and let's have a wedding!!!
ReplyDeleteIf my #1 suggestion doesn't fit your fancy--how 'bout begin to babysit? I know three young children that would love for you to "train" on them!
Here are my suggestions....
ReplyDelete#1 - Expand your cullinary expertise. Maybe try to cook a different kind of food once a month? Or become an expert by the end of the year in a certain type of food. This could aid in the above suggestions of allowing a female to refer to you as "boyfriend".
#2 - Do something crafstman-like. Put in new flooring or knock down a wall, or something that you'd normally hire outside help to do. This, combined with the boxing...and you, sir, would be unstoppable.
#3 - Go skydiving. Have you done this? I suggest it because I think it would be fun, but I'd have to be on lots of anti-anxiety meds to successfuly complete it.
Good Luck! Can't wait to hear what goal #3 is! See you on Christmas!
Okay, KatyGail is way tooooo sensible with her awesome suggestions. However great they may seem, I still think you should stick to Amy and my suggestions.
ReplyDeleteafter much consideration, I think I'm gonna nix the Thriller dance goal...maybe an alternate. Keep the suggestions coming
ReplyDeleteRun a half marathon!
ReplyDeleteIf you back off your Thriller goal, I'm already going to call 2010 a loss.
ReplyDeleteNix the girlfriend idea! It will happen when it happens. Some very lucky girl will waltz in your life and sweep you off your feet. Be patient and it WILL happen. You'll even like the idea that she wants to talk to you constantly, and want to know what you're doing every minute =).
ReplyDeleteOur goal for you in 2010 is be happy & healthy. I do like the idea to try to cook a new dish once a month....step out of your comfort zone in the kitchen. Get a new recipe off the internet and invite some buddies over to taste-test.
Babysit for the Heitkamp's once a month is a great idea, so the Ma & Pa can enjoy a nice quiet dinner out. Also, gives you some "kid" experience.
Also, call your mother once a week just because.....Love you, Buddy.