Erin turned 4 and entered her 2nd year of Pre-school and Zoey turned 1. I got a new Subaru Impreza and the Forrester turned 1 in September.

Yet again this year the holidays were both stressful and slightly hollow however the vacation to Pigeon Forge, TN was rather fun, and it has been nice these past 2 weeks only working 2 days out of 14.

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So, resolutions for 2010:
- To be at my target weight by June.
- To save more money.
- To get my SCJP Certification.
- To develop my website idea into a working site before October.

To summarize, 2009 was nuts and my main target for 2010 is a more structured/successful approach to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Alot has happened this year for me (getting a new job, a new baby Zoey) and I can't help but to wonder what will happen next year. Not only that but how short next year will be.

This year has absolutely flown by.

I watched a discovery channel special on how your perception of time changes as you grow older and its seems as though this theory is holding true.

The holidays were lame.

Even the holidays were fleeting and slightly meaningless to me this year. Thanksgiving was a wash, Christmas was quiet and I sit here on New Years Eve wondering what I am going to do for supper instead of how to celebrate.

It just seems as though these things are a bit hollow for me now and are so over commercialized and stressed that it seems more of a pain than a joy. I like seeing my kids get excited over it but for me its just another day.

So, in short I resolve 3 things this year:

1. To keep my physical activity at its current level or higher.
2. To grow more technically.
3. To make a concerted effort to keep my ever increasing cynicism in check.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.  They continue to pick me up and handle me, an obvious attempt to subvert me.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices to night.  I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.  However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released -- and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

Tonight I will again lay on their heads while they sleep and hope to smother them.