Happy New Year to everybody. I have reflected on 2008 and envisioned the possibilities of 2009 much like I suspect many of you have.

To me, 2009 is a year of new beginnings. I have moved on from one phase of life and now start a new one. I look forward to the second career about to get underway and the challenges it brings. New starts, even if they are just brought about by the flip of a calendar page, have always excited me. The promise, the opportunity, and the hope that a full rich life brings should be enjoyed and today is one of those days that you can, no matter what your circumstance.

I'm not one for resolutions for to me they generally are failure goals. Yes, I would like to lose some weight, most of us would. I hope I do, and will work at it, but it will not devastate if I don't. I do want to do more with my art hobby. Hopefully time away from home for the company, will give me some more free time to pursue it. I really would like to start and learn how to digitally paint, and the new paycheck should help make that a reality.

I'm still doing my other hobby of blogging about the Minnesota Vikings and hope next fall to take the family to their first game. Between the two hobbies, the new career and family, I expect a rich year of memories and enjoyment. I wish that upon all of the Deviant Art family. Though my stops are infrequent, your art is always in my heart. Happy New Year everybody!