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I’d say I don’t feel any different, but I kind of do. I feel pretty motivated, actually.

For starters, it hasn’t been 11 days since I’ve written because I’m lazy. This is, in fact, the first chance I’ve had to sit and update. I’ve actually done a number of simple things that I don’t often do over a matter months, typically. Feels kinda good.

Anyway, welcome to a new decade, kids. The.. tens. Or something. Some fun facts: 10 years ago, I was prepping to enter high school. Oh, and everyone was mind-blown that the world hadn’t ended because of a few digits. Ten years is a long f-ing time. I can’t even begin to think about the things I would have never expected to come of my life.

I’m not one for resolutions, but I have some goals I’m working on that I would like to set for the year ‘0-10.

1. Get in shape in every way. Strength/muscle-building, endurance, flexibility, balance. (I need Wii Fit.) I started going to the gym last week. I have since gone 5 times, a record for me. I’m lifting (with the help of someone who knows what they’re doing) and learning to push myself even when I want to cry. Hopefully, when I have more money, I will also start doing yoga on a consecutive basis.
2. Get back to school. The hardest part is.. um.. I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. Financial aid and loans are so complicated and I don’t know how to start. I’m going to see if I can just register for 1 class for this semester.. just to get in the doors. Then maybe do a full-time load in the summer, but definitely in the fall.
3. Find a new job. Typically, I wouldn’t post this as such public knowledge, but my current job knows that this is in my plans. It’s a semi-complicated situation. It’s pretty cut-and-dry.. just wish me luck.
4. Get on a plane. I don’t particularly care where.  I want to go somewhere this year. I spent more than enough time picking up and dropping off at Logan Airport in 2009. I’d like to leave there and go somewhere other than back on the Pike. Preferably somewhere I’ve never been, but if my only chance to get on a plane is to hit Florida, I’ll take it in a heartbeat.
5. Find more interesting things to do. When I hang out with friends, I get food, a few drinks, and – more often than not – hang out at someone’s house/apartment. These are fun. Whatever. I went rollerblading on New Years Day and that was one of the most interesting outings I’ve had in probably a year. Even bowling. Anything. I’m too young to make a night of watching TV my most interesting plan for the week.

I think those are 5 very good goals to start with. Here’s to self-improvement and more fun in my life. (A new job will be a big help with that.) L’chaim.