So here we are marking the arbitrary point in Earth’s orbit once again. Time to contemplate life looking behind and ahead.

While 2006 only ranked as “ok”, I’d have to say 2007 was a good year for me. I’ve made advances in almost every aspect of my life. Here are some of the highlights and lowlights of my year.

• Took on more of a leading role at church…
  • Got certified to drive the short bus. Seriously.
  • Was a team leader during the New Orleans mission trip.
  • Took a leading role with the youth while we searched for new staff.
• Survived a flooded apartment. (New carpet and furniture arrive in January 2008.)
• Took a great vacation to Colorado and climbed Pikes Peak… almost.
• Lost a great co-working in Dave, but took over as team lead and moved to the corner office.
• Started WeightWatchers and lost about 15 pounds so far (which surpasses my goal set last January).
• Coordinated a couple of really great volunteer/relief efforts, including Adam Page’s chocolate drive.
• I would say (and I hope she would agree) that Tammy and I have strengthened our marriage this year.

Now it’s time for me to set some goals for 2008. I met two of the seven goals I set in December of 2006. That’s good for me. I tend to set my goals pretty high. That way, even if I don’t achieve them, I’ve pushed myself in the effort. Here’s a few of my 2008 goals:

• Pass at least three Microsoft certification tests.
• Memorize 52 new Bible verses.
• Ride the entire North Shore mountain bike trail in a single day.
• Read four non-fiction and two fiction books.
• 200 pounds.

So here’s to 2008. May it be a good year for us all.

2007 sure was great,
But now it’s time for 2008.
I’m sure ’08 will be just fine,
But not as good as 2009!