Baptism

When I think of New Year's, I sort of equate it with baptism, minus the religious stuff.

I'm kind of into deadlines and knowing there is a finished product, so I guess that to have a definitive day where the year ends makes it feel like I can look back and see what I've accomplished in the past year. It feels good.

Last year I made some goals for myself on New Year's Eve ... I should check and see what kind of progress I've made. I also made the people who were with me write down there own goals inside my journal. I need to check it out and see what they've accomplished too.

I'll try to get some words in my journal from the peeps I'm spending this new year's with, but I bet the only people who will induldge me will be Evan and Ericka.

When I was young, my father always made me write down all my goals, for school, sports, whatever, and although I hated it at the time, now I have trouble functioning without having my life planned out in a way that's organized.

I like to see my major goals and mentally check them off. It helps me stay motivated and fulfilled.

So I'm heading up to Kirkwood tomorrow - should be fun even though I do not have proper ski attire and will most likely freeze my buttocks off. Or, I will breakdown and use the AMEX to get some cozy ski gear so my legs don't lock up like last time. We'll see. Right now the weather is reporting heavy snow, so probably I will buy warm stuff.

And drink toasty beverages to keep warm and sit under blankets with my friends and celebrate the passing of another year quietly. I can't wait.

I hope you all have a wonderful new year and are safe and happy with those you love.