And in other news...

Let's see how Michael is doing with his New Year's Resolutions...

1. Spirit-

I am reading through the OT right now. I am currently in Exodus, though I hope to be finished with it soon. So far, so good. Though I really am bugged by most (almost ALL) of the people in Genesis. They were pea-brained!

2. Romance-

I have successfully sent the Fauf her little love notes each week (Well, one near miss when the mailman/woman absconded with her letter). I am enjoying this process greatly.

3. Bromance-

I met with Parker for a man-date this month. All is good with Parker. I am happy to report our bromance is still going strong.

4. Family Doodle Time-

I have spent my Thursday afternoons seeing the Doodles this month, this week I had to re-schedule and meet them over the weekend, but fun times are being had by all. We made frogs last week, Cass really got into this one!

5. Hobby-

I told you I submitted a short story to a few publishers. Well, rejections have been pouring in. But I actually like it. It makes me feel like things are happening. Yesterday a letter came from New York, I could have sworn it said, "We read it with interest, the manuscript seems quite right for our list. We appreciate the opportunity to consider the project, however." I did a double-take at the word "however" and then read back to find there was the word "doesn't" in-between the words manuscript. But I still enjoy the fact that I am getting mail and trying.

6. Teaching and Career-

I am very excited to report I have had two guest speaking jobs this past month. One at Hancock and one at Brandman (formally Chapman). I am looking to build up the guest speaking part of my resumé. Especially since the union keeps threatening to make us join their seniority list. I like the union people, I just think they may find a way to get our jobs. In February I hope to do my online training.

7. Health and Misery-

Two good things happened this month... well 3-ish. Number One- I am only drinking Sprite on the weekends. Number Two- I am eating a salad at least three times a week. All in all, I am rumored to be getting healthier, but I still have my doubts. Number Three-ish- I went to the doctor, and had an ultrasound to check my insides, both came out saying I was doing OK.

Anyway, that's me one month into 2010. Here's to the shortest month getting its butt kicked by my resolutions.