Year in Review 2009

2009 has nearly come and gone and with it most events of consequence. Here are some of the highlights and lowlights for me.

-quit abusing alcohol on a weekly basis
-spent several weeks and months this year without a drink

-paid off my truck

-bought a house

-made more money than ever

-spent more money than ever

-seen more concerts in person than past years

-made a more serious effort towards my fitness

-asked for 4 dates or numbers, got 2 yes answers

-read more books and literature for pleasure than previous years

-found some music I liked enough to buy CD's of (Kings of Leon, Silversun Pickups)

-didn't really progress much on banjo playing skill (can play some of smoke on the water though)

-became more responsible via a puppy that I am now in charge of

-became more active in my church community

-changed church communities

-started reading the Bible

-made it another year without health insurance

-seen more movies, watched less TV

-learned more spanish

-improved quality of house (upstairs bedroom, windows in basement)

-ran two 5k's

-bought 5 new pairs of shoes (two pairs of justin cowboy boots, pumas, asics, dress shoes)

-had to buy smaller belts

-spent more time on computer than reasonable (no thanks to blogging there)

-almost have to shave daily now (didn't shave at all until after I was 21)

-went to two OSU football games, didn't travel to any new stadiums

-went to some Bengals games

-went to many of my sisters college basketball games, more than other siblings

-still have never done any illegal drugs

-didn't travel very much

-realized I have more family than friends

-didn't find a vocation, sill rummaging around as a farmer

In review this year did go pretty well for me. If I can continue having years like this, my life will be pretty blessed. The only thing I really think I am missing or would like to have is that special someone. I will find her or romance her eventually though.