2009 to 2010

Well in 2009 I kept a large portion of my reso's from last year, with some slight alterations. I feel pretty good about that. Now for 2010... I need to really get on the ball here, because 2010 may go by REALLY fast...

Oy. Where to start.

1. Spiritual

I want to read the Old Testament as I am doing this read through the Bible backwards thing.

2. Romance

I want to surprise Farah with memories of our wonderful life together... More to come on this, but she reads my blog so I shouldn't say.

3. Friendship

I would like to reinstate some of the Shaw Parker Traditions of monthly Man-Dates. Now that he'll be married I think the timing is right.

4. Family

I want to continue my investment into the Doodle's lives by seeing them every Thursday afternoon and doing a project with the Cass.

5. Hobby

My wife has inspired me and I would like to send off my book for publishing. If nothing comes of it, I would like to try illustrating it and making a personal copy for myself.

6. Teaching and Career

I want to build up my credentials and explore some new certifications. Specifically I want to explore online teaching certifications.


7. Health and Wellness

I am going to give up one of my loves. Diet Coke. I will take myself off it through the aid of Sprite but by March I hope to be off Sprite too.

So there they are. When you see me you can ask how things are going... I'll tell you... And then you'll be glad you asked.

Christmas Continued...

So the past few night of Christmas passed quickly by, here are the latest gifts:

Night 3 (oops I missed this one)
New Orleans.
A deck of wonderful playing cards and Scrabble SLAM! Both represent the Cajun style of Gambit and the freaky Shadow Man from The Princess and the Frog. Delightful.



Night 6
Fantasyland
For our dream vacation to London she bought me a calendar filled with pictures of England, the mother land. It is really great and has a picture for every day or so. It will be wonderful while I plan for the dream.



Night 7
Toon Town

Perfectly toony, I was given my favorite toon series: X-Men Saga Part 2 and 3. I am really excited to re-watch this fantastic series once again.



Tomorrow's gift: Night 8, California Adventure

What will it be? What will it be?

8 Nights of Christmas

SO every night for 8 Nights of Christmas we exchange gifts. I thought I'd write to you and tell you about the lovely gifts my wife gave me.

I thought I'd do it from Elaine Benes' perspective when she is with Peterman.


Night 1...
Main Street-
Walking down the streets of yesteryear you are sure to take in the total ambiance. The smell of popcorn popping, cookies baking, and fries frying. The bright red of the holly, the white of the snow, and the sounds of Enya "And Winter Came" echoing off the tinsel covered walls.



Night 2...
Adventureland-

Imagine a vine covered path, hissing and cawing can be heard from all directions, its just you and your machete (well if you are Kyle)... But for me, it will be just me and a beautiful charcoal gray Cast Iron Skillet hand cast in the islands of Mitokana, made especially to cook over warm fires in the heart of the wilderness... Or to make Pizookie in the kitchen.



Night 4...
Frontierland-
Watch ya'll's back! Ya never know when an Injun might creep up behind ya'll. Ya gotta be on yer guard when you're out here in the wild west. Especially when it comes to yer leather bound Italian pocketbook. So take the $20 gift into the Chumash and ya might walk out empty handed, or ya might end up striking oil!



Night 5...
Tomorrowland-
As the world becomes smaller and quicker with the click of a button, the Shaws are going to jump into the 21 Century. Zipping into the future will be a breeze and will finally become a reality as the Shaws sign online and purchase the Internet via Charter or Comcast.



What's up next? Fantasyland, Toon Town, and California Adventure. More to come soon.