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January 8, 2012
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Ready for the New Year!

So yeah, happy new year, everyone!

First, let me apologize for letting a whole year go by without an update. I can give you the whole slew of excuses, but I just want to get back into the groove of updating on a more regular basis again.

Moving on…

So the last post was actually the 2011 new year post. Let’s check off my 2011 resolutions list:

  • Learn guitar.
  • Learn to swim.
  • Get a tv for the apartment.
  • Finish my portfolio website.
  • Launch a startup.
  • Put more into my savings account.
  • Get a pet!
  • Exercise more (well, duh)
  • Build a new computer.
  • Read more books.
  • Go to Harry Potter World!
  • Get a tattoo…
  • Get a motorcycle license.
  • Learn more recipes to try out.
  • Have a vacation in a state I’ve never been in before.
  • I’d love to visit Japan…
  • Learn how to shoot a gun (for the zombies, of course)

Sigh…

Pretty dismal showing. I am ashamed. But now it’s 2012! Let’s keep the same list and see how many more I can knock it this year.

January 1, 2011
by Jay
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a new year

Damn, 2010 came and went by so fast.

So many things happened, good and bad. Mostly good. Chicago has been really good to me, and I’m so grateful for all the opportunities and fortunes it has given me. The apartment has been slowly but surely becoming my own. The job has actually become even more rewarding with more responsibilities and satisfying activities. The social life also improved as I resolved to be more active in meeting new people, experiencing different things, and making plenty of wonderful memories. I’m actually pretty happy with the goals I was able to accomplish within the past twelve months.

And now it’s time for another new year, full of possibilities. It’s also time to set new goals! I admit, I’ve been setting the same ones the past few years, but I gotta keep setting them. Hopefully I’ll be able to knock some more out this time around:

  • Learn guitar.
  • Learn to swim.
  • Get a tv for the apartment.
  • Finish my portfolio website.
  • Launch a startup.
  • Put more into my savings account.
  • Get a pet!
  • Exercise more (well, duh)
  • Build a new computer.
  • Read more books.
  • Go to Harry Potter World!
  • Get a tattoo…
  • Get a motorcycle license.
  • Learn more recipes to try out.
  • Have a vacation in a state I’ve never been in before.
  • I’d love to visit Japan…
  • Learn how to shoot a gun (for the zombies, of course)

I’m ready for you, 2011!

November 26, 2010
by Jay
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Giving Thanks

Sorry it’s a day late, but I just thought of writing a post of what I’m thankful for in the spirit of Thanksgiving!

I’m thankful for…

  • my family that love and support me.
  • my friends that make me happy.
  • my best friend who I enjoy talking and listening to almost everyday.
  • my independence for the last 2 years.
  • my job that I absolutely love and enjoy doing.
  • my apartment that I have slowly but steadily furnished.
  • the CTA for providing me with transportation everyday.
  • my laptop for without it, I’d be lost!
  • CSS3, jQuery, Ubuntu, Chrome, VLC, and Eclipse (to satisfy my inner computer nerd).
  • Tumblr for providing me with hours and hours of enjoyment and distractions.
  • Netflix and its instant streaming for providing me with hours of television to watch.
  • Joss Whedon for Buffy, Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Dollhouse.
  • my newfound love for free movie screenings.
  • J.K. Rowling for HARRY FREAKIN’ POTTER.
  • the finale of Lost.
  • Schubas and Lincoln Hall for having lots of awesome shows.
  • Chicago Comics for being my local comic book shop.
  • Fables and The Walking Dead for being consistently entertaining comics.
  • relationships; even though they can be turbulent, they still provide lots of good memories.
  • the city of Chicago for being a wonderful place and giving me a home.

What are you thankful for?

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