Here we are January 1,2012 and I am in wonder of where the previous year went. I have noticed that as I get older the years seem to pass by o so quickly, and this doesn’t seem to be an exclusive feeling that I have. I have spoke to other about this and they have the same opinion. 2011 has been an alright year, there was some high moments during the year like the birth of my granddaughter, and 2011 also had some less than desirable moments. I am thankful for the things that God has provided me with during the year. I was rather healthy during the year, and I didn’t need for anything, so how could I complain. There are so many who are homeless, and without work, some of them are also sick. I would be out of line to complain, I have everything I need which is a very good feeling. As I embrace a new year full of opportunity I find myself desiring to do better in the new year. I have never been one to make new years resolutions, I just feel this is a vein act. If you want to make changes that is honorable, but to resolve to do something that you really don’t believe you’ll be able do is dumb. Farther more, to continue to do it is insanity. Some things I need to work on include my weight. I currently weigh about 335, although most people wouldn’t guess that. When the kids were younger and we would goto Kings Island the kids knew I would always win the weight guessing games. Now that I’m older it’s starting to effect my body. I was able to do something about it in 2007 and I dropped to a slip 270 from 349. I remember feeling good at 270, and desire to feel that way again. So I will be making strides to take better care of myself. My doctor claim that, “you must walk 2 miles a day and your current condition will eventually lead to your death”. I believe that walking is important, and I don’t have any problem with walking. I have found that I can clear my thoughts when I walk, which is appealing to me. I like to walk through ideas and work them out. I like to ask what if, or what could I use to accomplish this. Walking provides me the time to do so and get my mind off the work the body is doing. I will be doing more walking during 2012, I will try to set aside a consistent amount of time daily for this activity. I would like to weigh-out lighter at the end of the year, but more than that I would like to have a reduction in the meds I have to take daily. I would like to be off my Metformin and one of the HBP meds which would take me from 6 pills daily to 2. My wife and I have been studying the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University, and only have two more sessions left. We are on a journey together to completely change our financial life. We agreed to take it live starting today, that’s kind of scary. This commitment is a total change in the way we do things. It’s hard to change habits, especially habits that have been in place for long periods of time. I have voweled to change, and I plan on staying true to my word. So I guess these will get most of my attention during the new year. I am also working on my greenhouse. I’m not sure how much I will be able to do because of the financial reforms we are working on. I guess I’m going to have to sell some stuff to get it moving. I just hope some of these orchids increase in size so I can get some money for them. This greenhouse is a passion of mine so I will take my time and do it right. My plans are to implement aquaponics practices into to irrigation system to be able to grow nursery stock. It will be a hybrid system which incorporates elements of proven systems to accomplish my desired results. I am working with sustainable elements to provide heating during the winter. I will be using solar technology for both heat and power, and this is all new to me, so I am learning as I go. I enjoy learning this kind of stuff, so it is fun for me to be able to this. I will post my progress and give as much of my technology that I use and develop as I can.

Michael

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