Happy New Year!

My new year's resolution for 2015 is to write my end-of-year blog sometime before December 31st. I did not hit that target in 2014. Sorry.

Nor did I accomplish any of my other resolutions. Not a single one. I'm still a slacker -- every bit as fat, slow, and annoying as I was last January. The high achievers among you will probably point out that I just need to be motivated to work harder and achieve more. But I think a far more reasonable solution is to write less ambitious goals for the year. In fact, I should probably restrict myself to setting goals that will be accomplished automatically.

For example: "Get one year older." Yeah, I can do that. "Avoid sushi, haggis, and ambergris sandwiches." Done. "Make it through the year without kissing Heather Locklear or Jennifer Aniston." Well...we'll see.

Actually, all of last years goals remain things I'd like to accomplish. I still have the desire to become more fit and competitive, and to accomplish personal projects. I'd like to take more pictures, make more movies, and write more blogs. I'd like to be more creative, and be more of a positive influence on my son, my co-workers, and my dear friends from the swim team.



Perhaps I'll even leverage my recent personal trainer certification to help a few new people achieve their fitness goals. And maybe I should learn a few jokes so I can make people laugh (at something other than my inept yoga poses and decrepit running form.)

Yet despite my failure to hit my 2014 resolution targets, I'd have to say that the last year contained many highlights and successes. Achieving my coaching and training certifications were significant milestones. So were the Milwaukee triathlon, the trips to Wall Drug and Santa Monica, and even some of the experiences in the world of online dating. I continued to enjoy my corporate job, and continued to benefit and grow from my association with the outstanding athletes I get to swim, bike, and run with. If 2015 is the same as 2014, I'll be a happy camper.

But I'm expecting it to be a lot better. In summary, I really do appreciate your continued patronage, and I sincerely hope you'll continue to visit from time to time in the coming year. I hope your January is off to a fabulous start. Stay warm, my friends, and have a great day!