You Talkin' to Me?!

Yeah, I'm talkin' to you! Get over here and let's get started -- time's awastin'!

I'm 2010, your New Year.

I've been reviewing your file. Looks like you made some decent progress under my predecessor:

• July was a really good month with regard to your fitness goals. You rode your bike 19 times. Good job.


• You and your Sweetie had regular date nights. Looks like he was really surprised by that trip to the OC Fair to see a hypnotist and Anita Baker. Nice.


• Made time for travel and visited Seattle twice. Reconnected with some cousins. Sweet.


• Became more comfortable in your own skin, had a bit of a mid-life crisis and cut your hair. That was a bit extreme, but to each his own.

Looking forward, I think you're on the right track. It's a good idea to carry over some of your old goals. Let me make a few suggestions:

• Fitness: Keep riding the bike, but add more climbing. You're not getting any younger, so take your vitamins -- Calcium, Iron.

• Community Service: I know this sometimes takes more time than you really have, but stick with it. Mentors do make a difference in a kid's life.

• Family Time: It may not seem like it, but your efforts really are appreciated. Be sure to call your dad more often.

• Personal Improvement: Usted habla espanol? Necesita practicar, cada dia!!

• Marriage: Love the whole "date night" and the idea of surprising him, but cook those pork chops he likes more often, too.

And here are a few random items thrown in just for fun -- visit the Norton Simon Museum this Spring, you live so close, but you've never been; make time to go to the beach 2-3 times this Summer, I know how you love that; and take that belly dancing class, it'll be fun.

Well, I think this is enough to get you started. I'll be watching you, so. . .

Stay focused. Stay committed. Stay encouraged.

Optimistically yours,

2010