1. If I had kept a log as to how many regrets I had, I'd probably be mortified in a not-so-good kinda way.

2. If I had kept a log as to how many accomplishments I had, I'd probably be shocked in a really-really-good sorta way.

3. It has been pointed out by several key people in my life that I consistently remember #1 and disregard #2. Then there's #4.

4. Accepting compliments? Forgetaboutit. This inevitably culminates in #5.

5. A whole hell of a lot of the klunky and clutterly sort of quantity rather than quality experiences. In other words, lots of time spent chasing my tail while chasing everyone else's at the same time.

Then there was the arrival of Scooter the dog. I still have many trying moments in regards to this four-footed creature (as do 2 of the 3 of our cats) but it's slowly getting easier. And yes, I know, I know, I know, he is damn cute.

2011:

1. Less regrets.

2. Better acknowledgment of accomplishments and those accompanying compliments.

3. A life containing more quality, less quantity, with more time spent running down my own path in a much straighter line while staying off everyone's else's to the point that's humanly possible.

4. Hope that our 2 other remaining cats will emerge from the basement in the earlier part of the year rather than the latter.

So raise your glass. Ask yourself one question. What is it that you REALLY want to achieve? Then go for it.

Happy New Year!