Hello 2009!

I've never been one to make new year's resolutions, but I'm feeling like I should this year in light of everything that is going on in today's world. The world is a shakier place which requires all of us to be stronger individuals in order to survive the chaos. Here are my hopes for the year.

1. Never take my friends and family for granted.

2. Work out at least 5 times a week and do not underestimate the positive effects exercise has on my mental happiness. Do a long run at least once a week (6 miles or more).

3. Read one Yankees article per day once Spring Training starts. I was a bad fan last year and I'm determined to be more dedicated this time around.

4. More importantly, I vow to read (and not just look at the pictures and read the captions) at least two business articles per day whether its in the WSJ or Business Week.

5. Take one interesting photo per month so I can make a calendar for 2010 with my photographs.

6. I'm not going to have Sunday Blues or a "Case of the Mondays". As I was looking on one of my favorite sites See Jane Work, I found the infamous Red Swingline Stapler. Oh Milton, how I love you.

6. Live a more balanced life.

Photo of the scale found here.

Hope you have a blessed and glorious 2009!