Looking back at my last 365 days, I’d admit I’ve had a great year.

I got a great job just before my previous employer cut wages and benefits.

I went on a fun vacation to New Orleans.

I sat on an island with little to no internet or phone for 3 days, eating tons of shrimp the entire stay.

I started swimming again for the first time in a decade.  Learning Total Immersion.

I joined a jiu jitsu school.

I went to my first open source software conference, Zendcon.

I traveled further west than I’ve ever been before, San Jose, CA.  Previously it was Vegas (2006-09) and before that, Kansas City, MO (1994-2006).

I discovered Thai food.

I tried sushi for the first time and became an addict.

I paid off a huge chunk of my student loan debt.

I got organized using Google Calendar.

Healthy. Happy. Employed.

Thanks 2009.