New year

Man, I've been slacking at posting anything on my blog. Part of it was I was waiting for a final resolution on that interview I mentioned in my last post. Unfortunately, the company has reeeaaaly been dragging their feet. They say they like me, but I think they're afraid to hire a new employee who won't be directly producing revenue, given the current economic climate. And I confess, I'm nervous about going to a startup in this climate, too. So, the waiting continues. In the meantime, I'm trying to recommit to my job here and get on with other goals for the new year. A few of them:

Exercise at least 3x per week. I've been using the elliptical almost every day the past two weeks, and it feels great. It's a nice way to keep my energy up in the winter months especially.

Study my Spanish a couple of hours per week to get ready for the trip to Latin America I'm taking with my dad, brother, and brothers-in-law in November. My Spanish is surely the worst of the bunch. So far, no progress there.

Family scripture study and prayer (almost) every night. Doing pretty well.

No raising my voice in anger. Always room for me to improve here and keep my home a pleasant place where the Spirit is felt and where family members and friends want to be.

So, that's it. After a great trip to Hawaii with the family in December, it's time to hit the ground running. I'm excited to see what changes this new year will bring, even if the economy doesn't seem to warrant optimism.