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So it's a new year, and it's time that I put down what I intend to do this year. I figure if it's up here, I should at least be accountable for it. Makes sense to me.

First, what inspired most of this: me getting sick. As I said a few days ago, I got sick. Really sick. I was sick enough that people were worried about me. Pat called to see how I was, reminding me that in the time he's known me, the few times I actually get sick, I'm really fricken' sick, and it's generally a big problem.

So today, I went to the doctor and we discussed what happened. We're not sure what I had. It was either food poisoning or the flu. No way of knowing since it was in and out so fast. But what it was isn't really important. We know it was viral, and that I could have avoided it if I took better care of myself. So the doctor and I talked and I came to some conclusion that I had kind of already made: my current lifestyle is not healthy and I need to change.

So because of this, I've decided on the following:

1. I need to work in a more sane manor. I'm no longer in college, so I need to work like it. Things like all-nighters need to end. Now. I also need to work more sane hours (less 9-10 to 6-7) stuff. And going into work on the weekends. I need to have REALLY good reasons for doing it now. Especially with the release cycle we have.
2. I need to start working out again. Done. I've lost muscle mass I used to have. I don't have as much energy as I used to. And my immune system is weaker then it's ever been. Not working out is a major reason for this. Once again, working out must happen. I'm going to try to strive for an every week day cardio, 3 times a week lifting schedule. Get into work. Leave at 5, work out. Come home.
3. I need to eat better. I need to take supplements. And I need to eat breakfast. I can eat Breakfast at work. That's fine. But I need to eat it.
4. I need to sleep more. 5-6 Hours a night is NOT normal. Nor is it healthy. I need to sleep.
5. I need to get out of my current living situation. This is easy. H is coming out. I'm moving out. Done. I need people who are a bit more my style and situation. No more needs to be said.
6. I need to play more music. Until my back is strong enough for me to try the whole Pipe Band thing. I need to practice. A pad and a stand is all I need. Plus it will relieve stress. All of which is good.

See. This is good. I know what I need to do. I just need to slowly get myself into it. If I try to do too much at once. I'll burn out and just revert. Need to be smart. Need to be persistent. Just need to do it.

Finally, there is something else I must do. I want to be a better boyfriend to Nicole. I need to keep her up less. Need to just make her feel more appreciated. Yeah. I need to be THE MAN, again.

Ok. Time for bed. It's early for me. Not really early enough. But it's a start. Trying to get a somewhat normal life together. Later all.

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And I'm back. Sweet. Oh yeah, yesterday's plans for travel? Screwed up. BUT…I got back to Seattle today. I already miss the following people: My Family, Nicole, and Nicole's Family. That is all.

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Sigh…just when I thought things were beginning to go my way, I run into another problem. What is it this time? I'm sick. Like, really sick. Sick as in, throwing up multiple times sick. Yup. This has just been such a relaxing vacation.

But, while I have been pretty sick all day, I will say that the DiLellos have once again proven that they are awesome. Mrs DiLello has been my surrogate mother over the past couple of days. And today she went above and beyond. As did Nicole; who while being sick herself, tended to me all day long.

At some point, I remember going on to Nicole about her family being good people. They really are. Every time something strange has happened, the DiLellos have reached out. I really don't feel I deserve all this wonderful treatment, but they seem hellbent on treating me this way.

So yeah. Another day, another messed up thing happens. But just like every other time over the past week and a half, someone has reached out to me. Between my family, the Berts and the DiLellos, I've been been taken care of so well. It's been really wonderful.

So now it is time for me to say thank you. Thank you for the treatment, for the kindness, and for reminding me just how important good friends and family are. I may not have had the best vacation, or the most relaxing, but I've definitely had one of the most eye-opening.

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Happy New Year Everyone! I'd write more, but I'm tired. I just wanted to say this now. Oh, and I have my luggage finally.

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