Obligatory Year End Round Up
So...2008 is over. I would say that I'm fairly happy with how the year turned out, but as usual there were positives and negatives.
(+) This summer was really good for me and it made me much more confident to move out to California in a few months. I met a lot of good people out there and solidified relationships with a lot of people too. I think I'm ready to take the plunge.
(-) My fall quarter was really tough, but I've blogged enough about that. It really made me realize though that every so often I just need to just chill out and take a break. Most of all though it made me realize that I need to take care of myself and ask for help when I need it. Hooray for life lessons.
(+) I got to spend a lot of time with my brother this fall and winter which was really good, especially since we'll be living on opposite ends of the country soon. Wes is good people, and always fun to hang out with, so I'm definitely going to miss him once I'm gone.
(-) I've decided that I need to be more careful about my relationships. I've hurt a lot of people that I never wanted to hurt and I realized that sometimes I need to think about my actions more carefully. Also apparently I suck at meeting girls (translation: hitting on random chicks at the bar). Maybe thats a good thing? Who knows, but I'd really like to meet someone in 2009 even though I doubt that will happen in the first half of the year, considering I'm moving 3000 miles away in July. Hopefully LA will bring good fortune in that department.
(-) Its really disappointing when you find out that someone you trust and have been growing closer with actually has no respect for you or your well being. Its also kind of a bummer that good friends won't bring it to your attention. Yeah, I know thats cryptic, deal with it.
(-) THE WRITERS STRIKE. Yeah that was in 2008 and it sucked. Fingers crossed for no Actors Strike in '09.
(+) I'm in pretty good physical shape right now. Hopefully I can keep that up in 2009. I have a feeling that the deep fryer in my kitchen will have a different opinion about that...but we'll see.
(+) I've started surrounding myself with more people who I legitimately care about and consistently have a good time with. Pretty much Arden and Jo's place is my home away from home, and I love it. Impromptu parties galore!! Its also nice to actually have some bros for a change too. Yeah, I said it. Sometimes I like to bro out. Leave me alone while I shotgun my beer and listen to John Mayer.
(-) Pushing Daisies was Cancelled. That kind of goes along with the writers strike but damn, I really loved that show. Yeah, I've already blogged enough about that one too.
RESOLUTIONS!!
Be less of a pushover (and more of an asshole): Let all be honest. Sometimes you need to be an asshole. I need to go ahead and accept that, especially in the business I'm going into.
Be more outgoing when meeting girls: "Hey, do you work at Subway? Cause you just gave me a footlong." That would work, right? Right!?!?
Be 190 lbs by the end of the school year: Yup, thats right, I want to put on weight. Hopefully it will be sexy muscle weight and not fatty deep friend goodness weight. I also realized that you can have really nice, toned muscles, but no one can see them if they are under a layer fat...so apparently I should include cardio in my workout. *sigh*
Write More: I need to learn how to be more self motivated when it comes to my writing. I think I have potential as a writer and I don't want to waste it.
Alright, thats all I got. I hope everyone had a good 2008 and that 2009 brings good fortune. Peace.
(+) This summer was really good for me and it made me much more confident to move out to California in a few months. I met a lot of good people out there and solidified relationships with a lot of people too. I think I'm ready to take the plunge.
(-) My fall quarter was really tough, but I've blogged enough about that. It really made me realize though that every so often I just need to just chill out and take a break. Most of all though it made me realize that I need to take care of myself and ask for help when I need it. Hooray for life lessons.
(+) I got to spend a lot of time with my brother this fall and winter which was really good, especially since we'll be living on opposite ends of the country soon. Wes is good people, and always fun to hang out with, so I'm definitely going to miss him once I'm gone.
(-) I've decided that I need to be more careful about my relationships. I've hurt a lot of people that I never wanted to hurt and I realized that sometimes I need to think about my actions more carefully. Also apparently I suck at meeting girls (translation: hitting on random chicks at the bar). Maybe thats a good thing? Who knows, but I'd really like to meet someone in 2009 even though I doubt that will happen in the first half of the year, considering I'm moving 3000 miles away in July. Hopefully LA will bring good fortune in that department.
(-) Its really disappointing when you find out that someone you trust and have been growing closer with actually has no respect for you or your well being. Its also kind of a bummer that good friends won't bring it to your attention. Yeah, I know thats cryptic, deal with it.
(-) THE WRITERS STRIKE. Yeah that was in 2008 and it sucked. Fingers crossed for no Actors Strike in '09.
(+) I'm in pretty good physical shape right now. Hopefully I can keep that up in 2009. I have a feeling that the deep fryer in my kitchen will have a different opinion about that...but we'll see.
(+) I've started surrounding myself with more people who I legitimately care about and consistently have a good time with. Pretty much Arden and Jo's place is my home away from home, and I love it. Impromptu parties galore!! Its also nice to actually have some bros for a change too. Yeah, I said it. Sometimes I like to bro out. Leave me alone while I shotgun my beer and listen to John Mayer.
(-) Pushing Daisies was Cancelled. That kind of goes along with the writers strike but damn, I really loved that show. Yeah, I've already blogged enough about that one too.
RESOLUTIONS!!
Be less of a pushover (and more of an asshole): Let all be honest. Sometimes you need to be an asshole. I need to go ahead and accept that, especially in the business I'm going into.
Be more outgoing when meeting girls: "Hey, do you work at Subway? Cause you just gave me a footlong." That would work, right? Right!?!?
Be 190 lbs by the end of the school year: Yup, thats right, I want to put on weight. Hopefully it will be sexy muscle weight and not fatty deep friend goodness weight. I also realized that you can have really nice, toned muscles, but no one can see them if they are under a layer fat...so apparently I should include cardio in my workout. *sigh*
Write More: I need to learn how to be more self motivated when it comes to my writing. I think I have potential as a writer and I don't want to waste it.
Alright, thats all I got. I hope everyone had a good 2008 and that 2009 brings good fortune. Peace.