I had big plans to write up the highlights from last year and then post a few of the goals I set for this next year, but it looks like it didn't happen this month. Oh well. :) I'll get to when I get to it. Can't you tell how motivated I am?
January started out with a bang though. At the last minute I got to go with the Audiovisual team to Las Vegas to the CES (Consumer Electronic Show). Gadgets of all shapes and sizes were everywhere. They're calling this year the year of the tablet. Boy...did I feel out of place since I felt like the only one without an iPad. It was a cool show and lots to see. I learned a lot and it was great to get to know a few people from work better. Plus...it was just nice to get out of the office and do something a bit different for a change.
I was overly motivated and set some pretty lofty goals this year. One of them is to run a 1/2 marathon in April. I signed up for a training group and am already in my third week of training. My logic behind this is that if I paid money and committed myself with a group of other people, I might actually stick to it. So far so good. Tonight for example I actually ran 5 miles. I have to say that is the farthest I have run in my entire life.
Let's see what else...oh I decided to go on a cruise in March with my siblings. This will also be a first. I am a bit hesitant, but I'll be with a good group. My brother, the soldier, is scheduled to come home in March and wanted to do something with everybody and this is what he planned. Mexican Riviera here we come. Should be fun!
Other than that, I've just been super busy. I've been filling in for a guy at work so not only have I been doing my job, I've been doing his. It has made for some long days. Thankfully...they finally found a replacement and I should be relieved of his duties before too long. That way I can just focus on my job for awhile. I will admit though, it's been nice to have some variety. :)
