So long 2008...

Well, it's been a long and interesting year for me. Yet it flew by so fast.

1. I've been unemployed all year. Sure I've been slacking about finding something new, but thought I'd take advantage of the time off while I could. 2009 is the year of the new job, I hope.

2. I had a very fun 5 day trip to Phoenix in January. I got to meet a handful of people from the Arena that I had only chatted with online. We saw a few games, went to the zoo, and just had a good time.

3. At the end of March, I went to D.C./Virginia for my friend Sahar's wedding. I drug Sarah along on the whirlwind 4 day trip so I didn't have to go alone. And I love D.C., so it was fun to share that with someone who has never been.

4. About 3 days after coming home from that trip, our friend Desiree was in town visiting from Saskatchewan. So she, Sarah and I turned around and road tripped down to L.A.. We saw 2 hockey games, went to Disneyland, Hollywood and Santa Monica. We also met more Arena friends on that trip.

5. There have also been many hockey games and meeting of more Sharks fans in the local area, which has
been a ton of fun.

6. I also became more involved in the hockey forum I belong to. It's basically my unpaid job… seriously. www.thenhlarena.com

7. I became re-acquainted with my Great-Aunt this year. Unfortunately it was because she has Cancer and needed rides to chemo appts. But we now just enjoy hanging out, so it was nice to get to know her better.

8. In August my Step-Brother and I headed up to Alaska again, this time to Ketchikan. We spent a week or so up there with my Mom and Step-Dad, and Merlin. We had another nice family vacation.

9. Just last week I got together with some old high school and college friends and it was so great to see them and catch up.

10. I've also… made candles and Christmas ornaments, gone to the coast a few times, watched 2 new dogs join the family, made my dog wear a jersey, went to Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes, watched my cousin graduate from the police academy, got my debt paid off and just generally had a good time.

I don't really make resolutions so nothing really to list. I believe more in putting your mind to changing everyday and not just a Jan 1st sort of thing. So yes, there are some things that need changing, friends I need to spend more time with, etc. But these aren't new ideas. I'm working on them. Well, I'm off to Anaheim tomorrow with Sarah. Going to Disneyland on Friday, then on Saturday we're meeting 10 other Arena folks for the Kings/Flyers game. Then home Sunday. Looking forward to it, catch you when I return.