Monday, January 03, 2005

The End of My Vacation Today is my last day of my vacation. I played hooky today, but mainly to see a good friend off who was in for the holiday. We were out late last night enjoying the revelry in Federal Hill that occurs after a Ravens game.  (Brief aside: DaBrettman, A Fool's Fate, seadragon, and J were at the game.  I had a chance to go, but I turned it down due to laziness, annoyance at the Ravens, and an overwhelming desire to not get rained on.  Another reason I did not go was that I did not want to start drinking promptly at 9 AM while enjoying the fun that is tailgating.  I know I would have had a nice time, but I would be in no shape.  If everyone wants to do this next year, I will invite all to partake in the beauty that is "The Tailgate.") This morning, we got together for breakfast at Spoons.  I love that place, but it is always too damn crowded when I have the time to go (and am not playing hooky).  I had a great time catching up with him, as he is now in Georgia pursuing his doctorate.  He will always be a good friend, as when I moved back to Baltimore we spent a lot of time together.  I was from here, but moving back after grad school in College Park, and he had moved here from Boston after teaching there after we both graduated.  Many a good times were had when we would get together for chats, beers, festivals, and walks to the Barnes & Noble.  I am going to get ready for the rest of the work week today. Do some ironing, make my lunch later for tomorrow, and tidy up my kitchen. I am off to the gym for now to begin the detoxification from the previous week of drinking and other revelry. 12:40:30 PM    comment []  trackback []

Resolving 2005 I am glad to see 2004 behind me, as it was not necessarily my best year.  That said, as others have done, I am making some resolutions for the New Year.  I, of course, have not started in earnest on them, but I am going to beginning today.  For the year 2005, I resolve to do the following: Make a large dent in getting rid of my debt. Become gainfully employed at a new job.  Begin the process of moving into a house as opposed to renting an apartment.  Maintain my current friendships, and meet new and interesting people.  Read some more books.  Reverse my current slide towards procrastination and get things done.  12:18:02 AM    comment []  trackback []