2011 was an action-packed year for me, that’s for sure! January marked the month that Alecia and I started dating. It hasn’t quite been a year yet I feel like we’ve been together forever. I missed most of the motorcycle riding season due to the custom work taking forever to get done followed by a woman hitting my bike at a show. Thankfully, Insane Custom Rides was there to get it back on the road, but not before I bought another bike from their shop!

I was approached by several companies with job offers in the second half of the year. After talking it over with my brother, I decided to take a position at Resource Interactive. Family life aside, it’s been an excellent move for me personally and I look forward to a long career with them. Managing brands like Herbal Essences and some items for Pantene isn’t as intimidating as I thought!

The new job has allowed for personal change and growth and kicked me in gear to put a little money into the home. New television, couches, new car, fencing the back yard next week. 2012 will be the year that I get this place “finished” and ready to sell in the next few years.

2011 has been plenty stressful but has given me a clearer perspective on my life and what I want out of it. My goals are set and I’m really looking forward to the next decade of my life: a family of my own. I’m no spring chicken anymore, so I may as well reproduce and pass on all the things I know. Well, maybe just MOST of the things I know…

And I’m only making one resolution: to get my butt back in the gym. I took the entire year of 2011 off and after spending only a couple days in the gym this week, I hate myself for not sticking with it. That’s it.

Here’s to you and yours, may you bring in the New Year with someone you love surrounded by friends you enjoy!