So 2008 has passed. It will go down as a year of change for me. There are so many things I have accomplished this year, I don't know where to begin. So I won't.

Instead I'll be looking at 2009 with renewed vigor. With my past deeds done, I look forward to even greater ones this year. I don't necessarily want to call them... resolutions... but they will be goals. Resolutions are made to be broken. But goals are meant to be reached. So my goals this year:

1. Budget every single month this year.
2. Blog at least once a week.
3. Camping trip.
4. Getting down to 300lbs.
5. Getting my Chemistry GPA above 2.75, so that I can meet the requirements for my teaching certification.

These goals are tough, but I have every confidence that I will be able to reach them. I have my friends, my family, and most importantly God on my side. How can I possibly fail?

There are four people who have especially made 2008 wonderful, and I'd like to take a moment to thank them.

- Candi, you're one of my best friends. You've always been there when I needed to talk. Thank you!
-Amanda, you are also a great friend. Thank you for being there too.
-Dad, you're my hero. If I can have your wisdom and your motivation, then I will go far indeed.
-Finally, David, you're teaching me how to be a good Christian. How could I possibly consider your friendship worth anything less than priceless?

And to everyone else, thank you for reading my blog and for being my friend. Here's to a hearty, healthy, and happy New Year!