Looking back at my blog, I saw my New Years Revolution post and I figured today was a good day to scorecard. Here is where I am at with my 2011 goals....
1 - Ride My Bikes
I LOVE riding bikes - mountain and road. This year I want to ride at least 3000km's. I want to ride with my family, I want to ride with my friends. I want to ride my bike to work more and park the car. I want to ride in a road "shop ride". I want to ride in different places, and I want to ride fast. I want to ride when it rains, when it snows, and when it is blistering hot. I want to ride in the spring when the air is cool and brisk, and I want to ride in the fall when the leaves are falling off the trees. I want to ride the rubber off my tires and the fat off my ass.
4000 km's and counting!! I think I have this one covered - I have ridden through a set of tires and a tube or two of DZ-Nuts. I have taken my kids on rides through Fish Creek and even dragged the Mrs. and my two year old over some dirt. I took my bike to Vegas and rode in Red Rocks. I have ridden in the rain, snow, and the heat. I have ridden in the spring and I am going strong in the fall...the only thing I am missing is the shop ride and I am still pulling a piano tied to my ass. The shop ride may have to wait till 2012, the piano is a work in progress....
2 - Have a Glass Of Wine
I am a big wine guy. This year I want to focus on building my cellar (bottles not actual bricks and mortar). I want to go to more tastings, try new regions and varieties. I want to enjoy my wine and expand my knowledge from grape to glass. I want to enjoy a glass more often but drink quality over quantity. I want to have a glass of wine with friends and family more often.
There is no question, I have fulfilled this in spades. At my current rate I may have a 2012 resolution to cut back my boozing...Current fave is 2007 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour, wow is it ever deelish!
There is no question, I have fulfilled this in spades. At my current rate I may have a 2012 resolution to cut back my boozing...Current fave is 2007 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour, wow is it ever deelish!
3 - Get Creative
This one I am going to enjoy as it is very simple and rewarding. Read more books - the classics, fiction, non fiction, books outside of my normal scope of reading, reread my fav's...just read more often. Listen to more music - live music especially! Take more pictures - photo's of people, places, objects...whatever catches my eye - just get shooting! Enjoy more art - galleries, exhibitions, and museums - just get out and see what others have created with their passions. WATCH LESS TV!
I have been reading a pile of books...the last few are...
A Discovery of Witches – Deborah Harkness
Boy Racer – Mark Cavendish
The Girl With With The Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larson
The Girl Who Played With Fire – Sieg Larson
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest – Stieg Larson
Water For Elephants – Sara Gruen
Throne of Fire – Rick Riordin
A Million Little Pieces – James Frey
Shiver – Maggie Stiefvater
Linger – Maggie Stiefvater
Forever - Maggie Stiefvater
Divergent – Veronica Roth
My Friend Leonard – James Frey
I have a pile more in the cue...so far the current fave is A Million Little Pieces...even if Oprah got her shit in a bun!
As for photography, I haven't shot as much as I like but I am getting inspired by my friends who are shooting absolutly amazing stuff. I will get cracking here.
Lastly, I cannot watch less TV. My best friend landed a co-host spot on The Daily Planet, so I intent to watch more!!
4 - Inspire My Children
I consider myself to be a good Dad and I love being a Dad. I want to be the greatest Dad ever. I want to really open my kids eyes up to the world around us - to marvel and enjoy in the wonder of the world. I want them to respect the unknown, but not fear it. I want to nurture their passions and give them the freedom and support to try new things... and I plan on playing with my kids more too!
I can happily say I am doing this...
Well - that is it so far...four months left to pick up the slack!
I can happily say I am doing this...
Well - that is it so far...four months left to pick up the slack!
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