It's been a bit since I last posted a blog homework. I didn't participate in last year's time capsule, so I'll simply write about what I hope to accomplish this "year." @lyxzen, @missy, @rambo
1. I'm overweight. I need to lose some. My goal is to lose 50 pounds. I joined a gym that's very close to my house, but haven't been yet. Need to start going. I do enjoy boxing/cardio boxing and weightlifting. I'd rather walk/hike outside, but it's so damn hot in Las Vegas during the summer, so I guess I'll also get some walking/jogging in on the treadmill. I also need to improve my diet. I'm diabetic and lately my blood sugar levels have been all over the place and not where they should be. Gotta get back under control. I don't want to have to go on insulin.
2. Lately, I've been playing my guitars more frequently. I want to keep that up. I've also been working on a new song called Toxic. Check out my blogs for the lyrics and more information about the song. My goal is to finish the song, record a demo and put it up on my Reverbnation profile (provided it's not too long... It shouldn't be.)
3. If I finish Toxic quickly enough, I'd like to write, record and publish another song this year. I have no idea what it'll be, but I have my book of ideas. Or I could finish recording a song I started recording several years ago, but never finished.
4. Hiking... I want to get out and hike some trails around Las Vegas, like those at Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County Wetlands Park, Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, Mount Charleston and various other trails throughout southern Nevada.
5. Photography... Last year I got out early in the year and took a lot of photographs... Sunrise at Red Rock Canyon, various places in Mississippi while visiting my folks, street art in downtown Las Vegas, etc. But as soon as the weather turned hot, I stopped and didn't start back up when it cooled down. This year I want to be more consistent with my photo shoots. Go to places that aren't quite as hot during the summer, like Mount Charleston. I have to take a trip to Mississippi in a week (perhaps a topic for another blog). I'm driving, so I hope to get some photos of interesting things on the way there and on the return trip, as well as while I'm there. I'm hoping to have time to stop at Petrified Forest National Park and/or Grand Canyon National Park on my return trip.
6. I am an avid bowler, but my average dropped this year. I hope to get my average back over 200 next year. Maybe I'll get that elusive 300 game and/or 800 series too.
Let's see how I do this time next year. Wish me luck and give me encouragement to stick with it. Thanks for reading.
Stay Tuned,
DeadGuitarist