Reflections and Resolutions

"A New Year is like a new day, or a new dawn. With it comes new opportunity, and new beginings. May everyones new year be filled laughter and joy...promise and hope...prosperity and successful. Fill your new year with dreams and aspirations that bring you the happiness and adoration you deserve. One day, one step, one l...augh, one cry, one moment in thought is all that's necessary to achieve what you want. Live everyday to it's fulliest and leave nothing behind. Happy New Year to all!!! " William H. Morgan III

Above is a quote from my brother, which I fell in love with as soon as I read it. I felt it it stir my heart and made me so proud to read something like that from him. As I reflect on the past year, I must say that on a scale of 1 to 10, I can only rate it about a 4 or 5. I failed in so many ways that I am ashamed to admit. However there are several things I am proud , that I changed in 09. I have become more patient, but my temper still gets me in trouble. I have begun to excel in golf, but more importantly, I treasure the time I spend with the greatest man I have ever known, my father. I have come to realize that we are more alike than different and that causes the many riffs we share. I wouldn't change the times we share on the links or the drink and cigar afterwards.
As for my relationship with my lady, whew. We have made it to another year. Each and every day is a challenge but we face it head on because of the love we share. The children are healthy and happy, with many friends and activities that gives us pride and joy to fill our souls.
As for 2010.
My resolutions are as follows in no particular order....
1) Lose 50 pounds. I have gained so much weight that I avoid the scale. It is unhealthy for me on so many levels, but mostly because of heart problems run in my family and I am sure I am taxing mine. I think I haven't had any problems yet because of being athletic for so long.
2) Further growth with my temper and my patience. With three teenagers it is always difficult to maintain an even keel in all things.
3) Spend more time reading the Bible. I can believe I need to make this a goal, considering that every time I read, I feel better no matter what is going on in my life.
4) WRITE MORE, including finish editing my novel. I have several friends across the web waiting to read more from me. I lose focus on writing because I allow life to get in the way, but this year, not only will I publish, A Hustler Reborn but I intend to finish Delaware Avenue Divas and write another.
5) Write my blog more faithfully. I know this is a repeat from last year, but this year I am going to make sure it's a priority rather than an after thought.

Well ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for being my friend and reading what I have to say.
May 2010 Bless you and yours to a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year

Peace, Love and Much Respect,
James "Onyx Gemstones" Morgan