As it is now 1/2/14 and I have no official goals for next year, I figured I should probably start by reflecting on last year's resolutions and seeing how we did: goals for 2013: 1. don't lose my engagement ring in a body of water. 2. brew more beer, eat less carb loaded food. 3. work more effectively and efficiently. 4. stronger and leaner body by 10% 5. Go back to grad school by 2014. How it actually turned out: 1. Success! I didn't lose my ring at all or any diamonds out of it, which was an underlying fear. However, we decided a year to the day after putting it on my finger, following through with the wedding was not in either of our best interests. I'm sure after all the pain and hurt I'm going through right now have a chance to fade, I will be able to write more and reflect on all the amazing things we both learned from each other. 2. Success! I ate a LOT less carbs, and I brewed 6 batches of beer. Nothing else needs said on this topic. I pla
...of a greater appreciation of self and the world around me